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Cali Bishop asked this question about The Long Walk:
What age is the book recommed for?
Lindsey Albright There are some sensitive issues in the book, but I honestly think teenagers, especially older teens, wouldn't even blink at it. If you have a teen tha…moreThere are some sensitive issues in the book, but I honestly think teenagers, especially older teens, wouldn't even blink at it. If you have a teen that's really into reading, they won't have any trouble with it. I wouldn't toss this book at a middle schooler, but I don't see anything wrong older kids reading it.
If you're really worried about it, you should read it first. If you think whoever you're considering can handle it, pass it to them when you're done.(less)
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The Long Walk
by Richard Bachman
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