A Goodreads user asked this question about Greenlights:
I'm a public school librarian on a 9th and 10th grade campus (ages 14-16)...in Texas...and I'm getting lots of requests for this book. Is there anything that stands out that would make it objectionable for that audience? Note: some foul language would not necessarily exclude it, but it would if it were too much or just done for shock value (the reviews don't seem to mention any overly salacious content).
Dale I listened to 45 minutes, and then returned it to the library. LOTS of foul language. I tolerate some, but this was more than I wanted to listen to. I…moreI listened to 45 minutes, and then returned it to the library. LOTS of foul language. I tolerate some, but this was more than I wanted to listen to. I would be upset if a teacher recommended it to one of my children in that age group.(less)
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