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by Robb White

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does anyone know whats bens view on hunting is ?

Lily Lyman Early on in the book it is mentioned that he is a hunting guide

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Is this really a kid's book? I see that it was nominated for the DCF award, but the main character is saving for college, and it looks awfully brutal....

Marji Morris It's a great book for tweens through adults.…moreIt's a great book for tweens through adults.(less)

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Is Deathwatch too scary for an 11 year old?

Marji Morris Probably not, given the movies on TV and other adventure books. It's certainly not as brutal as any of the Indiana Jones books/movies.…moreProbably not, given the movies on TV and other adventure books. It's certainly not as brutal as any of the Indiana Jones books/movies.(less)

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hows the book deathwatch?

Marji Morris I loved it. In fact, I taught it in my 7th grade classroom for several years to students who also loved it. Recently a former student reminded me of t…moreI loved it. In fact, I taught it in my 7th grade classroom for several years to students who also loved it. Recently a former student reminded me of the book. He was in my class over 30 years ago and still remembered it! His comment, "That was a great adventure book for teenage boys."(less)

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Is Ben going to get off the butte?

David Vagle Oh yeah, he almost kills madec with his slingshot.

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