Some critics of the novel have said that Hinton's portrayal of teenagers is not realistic because the young people in her book are tougher than any real people would be. Do you agree? Why or why not?
Recent statistics show that gang violence is a problem throughout the United States. Do some research to find out what makes young people more likely to join gangs. What does research tell us that young people are looking for when they.....
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