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The Rifle

A treasured rifle passed down through generations is the cause of a tragic accident in this timely tale. With subtle mastery and precision, this tough, thought-provoking novel challenges the idea that firearms don't become instruments of destruction and murder until they are placed in human hands.

Each book includes a reader's guide.

Genre
historical fictionliterary fictionadventurewar and military
Themes
childhoodamerican historysurvival
Setting
american revolutionUSA
Audience
young adultchildrensmiddle grade
Length
short · 108 pages

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