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A review by morebedsidebooks
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives by Dashka Slater
medium-paced
4.0
As time has passed The 57 Bus has won multiple awards and made many best books list. As well as the dubious attention of appearing frequently in book challenges.
See my blog for an in-depth review.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Confinement, and Medical content
Moderate: Hate crime, Racism, Cursing, Murder, Transphobia, Violence, Grief, and Homophobia
Minor: Bullying, Death, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, Suicide, Child death, and Suicidal thoughts
This book also discusses the drug wars of the 1980s and 90s and mentions a parent incarcerated for drug offenses.