Jennifer asked this question about The Hate U Give (The Hate U Give, #1):
Would this book be appropriate for a middle schooler? Language? Sexuality?
Christie Dunne-Murphy No. Unless you think extremely graphic language, 'shit', 'bitch', 'fuck' are appropriate language to study in middle school and that kids dancing at p…moreNo. Unless you think extremely graphic language, 'shit', 'bitch', 'fuck' are appropriate language to study in middle school and that kids dancing at parties 'so close they could use condoms' is appropriate sexual content.(less)
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