Good morning,

 

Huge cautionary note on this book:  although it is not clearly stated in the professional reviews, this book has language that is not appropriate for middle school.  We have had a parental complaint that I feel is completely justified.  I read the reviews and assigned the book an 8th grade only designation based on very mature themes.  I would not, however, have purchased and added this book had I been aware of the vocabulary used - not even for 8th grade.  I read as many of our acquisitions as I can, but because the book had received such stellar reviews and awards, I hadn't read it yet myself, depending instead on the many great reviews. 

 

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Ava