Questions About Rocket Boys (Coalwood #1)

by Homer Hickam (Goodreads Author)

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Can anyone tell me about this book's appropriateness for middle schoolers? Is there anything (profanity, sex, etc.) that might give parents cause for concern?

Homer Hickam It has been read successfully in many middle schools across the country. There is some mild profanity and some implied high school 50's sex but that's…moreIt has been read successfully in many middle schools across the country. There is some mild profanity and some implied high school 50's sex but that's about all. I wouldn't go below the 8th grade, though.(less)

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Questions for book club meeting ?

Homer Hickam Go to http://homerhickam.com/rocket-boys-di...

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What page is "You're my ticket" quote?

David Basinski The page early in the book, referring to Quentin's verbal confession revelation to Sonny.…moreThe page early in the book, referring to Quentin's verbal confession revelation to Sonny.(less)

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When Sonny goes to buy his suit for the National Science Fair, did he really get to meet then Senator Kennedy and did he really engage him with a question about the USA going to the moon or is that artistic license on the part of the author? I hope it’s true!

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