This novel is an evocative coming-of-age story depicting the lives of two urban youths, and Hinton's tale of the struggle between doing what is right and remaining true to one's friends has resonated with young adults for years.
Its vocabulary and difficulty level are perfect for middle school; the weighty subject matter, however, could be appropriate for any high school reader.
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