Title: Inappropriate
Product review: I am appalled that this book has won awards and is being used in elementary classrooms. The book gives a detailed description of a boy's drowing and his friend's attempts to save/recover him. It also contains foul language.In addition, one of the characters stated that he would "beat his friend to a bloody pulp if he was hiding somewhere". I have read 3 chapters with my daughter and am very distraught that this book has been chosen for a class assignment. My child is also uncomfortable with the subject matter.I hope that educators and parents will think twice about selecting this book. There are so many great books available.
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