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?
lucky little cat It's a remarkable book. If you're considering buying it for your own middle-grader, I'd suggest that you read it too. Your son or daughter will have q…moreIt's a remarkable book. If you're considering buying it for your own middle-grader, I'd suggest that you read it too. Your son or daughter will have questions, not necessarily about the swearing or the sex, but almost certainly about the racism.

Profanity and sex are handled responsibly by the author. And the racism is too. (less)
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