Boy Kills Man
by Whyman, Matt
BrutalityCriminalColombiaAddictionFriendsNY Publ. Library Best Books for the Teen AgeYALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant YAViolence
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AR Book Level
5.6
AR Points
6
Word Count
37,530
Interest Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
207034 EN
About this book
The novel follows two twelve-year-old boys who are best friends and blood brothers as they become entangled in the violent world of gangs on the streets of a troubled Colombian city. Based on real events, the story explores themes of gang violence and the loss of childhood innocence. The book centers on young characters navigating dangerous circumstances in a challenging urban setting.