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In 1960s San Francisco, 17-year-old Melinda follows Henry to his commune, where sex and drugs are free, but soon his "family" becomes violent against rich, powerful people. The plot contains profanity, pervasive sexual situations, and graphic violence.
Quick Summary
In Family, 17-year-old Melinda follows her friend Henry to a 1960s San Francisco commune where sex and drugs are freely available, but the family later turns violent against rich, powerful people. The book explores the dangers of peer pressure, the breakdown of trust in group settings, and the dark side of counterculture movements through graphic violence, pervasive sexual situations, and profanity. If your teen liked The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, they will find this raw portrayal of teenage rebellion and fractured friendship dynamics equally compelling. With an AR Level of 4.3 and a 37,395 word count, this book is best suited for teens in 9th through 12th grade who can handle mature content.