Latoya Faulk answers “Is this book appropriate for an 11 year-old?”

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Is this book appropriate for an 11 year-old?

Latoya Faulk Good book! My favorite part of this book is page 94-95. This is when Arnold befriends Gordon, and Gordon teaches him how to read. I love this book, it…moreGood book! My favorite part of this book is page 94-95. This is when Arnold befriends Gordon, and Gordon teaches him how to read. I love this book, it does tackle some pretty touchy subjects: racism, whiteness in the young Native American imagination, masturbation, childhood trauma, love, violence, abuse, and alcoholism. I'm still trying to decide whether I'll pass this along to my 12 year old son to read. It feels a little too mature for where he is in his life. (less)

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