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No Choirboy: Murder, Violence, and Teenagers on Death Row
(2008, Non-Fiction - Biography, Written by Susan Kuklin)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Raw and emotional; read along with teens.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–17
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What Parents Need to Know
About No Choirboy: Murder, Violence, and Teenagers on Death Row
Parents need to know that this is not a book for the faint of heart. While not overtly violent or offensive, it tackles difficult subjects and parents should be ready to discuss not only the crimes that landed these teens in jail, but the dangers of living within the prison population, the impact of crimes on the families of the accused and families of the victims, and the consequences of an imperfect justice system.
Read our full review by Terreece Clarke
Families Can Talk About
Families can talk about the common mistakes that the teens in the book made that landed them either in jail for life or on death row. Why is it important to find and use your voice to avoid peer pressure? Do you have friends that engage in risky behavior? Families can also talk about fairness issues within the justice system. How do you feel about Roy's conviction? Should teens be allowed to be tried and convicted as adults? What do you think about the death penalty?
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