Many people think that this book shows unrealistic high-schoolers. That is just the opposite. This book helps explain the peer pressure that every kid deals with and doesn;t have the courage to stand up and speak out about the abuse they are receiving. It also acts the question, what are you willing to do just for people to recognize you? For there are many people out there that think that being stupid makes them popular. This books has many other points and i think it should be read by anyone who thinks that cliques are good in high school.
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The Battle of Jericho
(2004, Fiction - School, Written by Sharon Draper)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
So-so book about high school life and hazing.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Battle of Jericho
Parents need to know that in the course of making an undeniably important point, the author illustrates a wide variety of poor adolescent behavior -- and little that is good.
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- Families can talk about hazing. Why do people put up with hazing? Is it worth it? Where do you draw the line between good-natured fun and abuse?
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This book was interesting and got better as I read every child around my age should read it! It talks about real stuff and YOU WILL ENJOY IT!
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