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The Gun

by Paul Langan · 2001

Bluford High seriesbook 6 of 16Next:Until We Meet Again(2002) →

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For use in schools and libraries only. Set in contemporary urban America, each novel addresses complex topics relevant to the lives of today's students. The books feature male and female characters and include elements from many literary genres, offering something for almost every reader.

Genre
literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
bullyingbullyingMore like thisLess of thisAfrican AmericanAfrican AmericanMore like thisLess of thisdiversitydiversityMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
young adultchildrens
Length
short · 144 pages

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