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A school shooting in a small New Hampshire town and its aftermath
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What it is about
In the town of Sterling, a high school student opens fire on his classmates. The book traces the years of bullying that came before and follows the trial after. It also looks at the family of the boy and a judge whose daughter is a witness.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a serious issue novel.
What you will get
Contains a school shooting and bullying.
Nineteen Minutes Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Literary Fiction · School shooting · Bullying · Trial
Length
455 pages · ≈ 13 h
More about this book
Characters
Peter Houghton, Josie Cormier and Judge Alex Cormier.
Setting
Sterling, New Hampshire.
What makes it different
A hard look at what leads to a tragedy.
Feel
Sad, tense and painful.
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