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When We Was Fierce


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Published: 2016

Great for age 7-18 years

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"When We Was Fierce" by e e charlton-trujillo follows the journey of a group of friends navigating their lives in a vibrant but dangerous neighborhood. The story centers around the experiences of a young queer boy named "C" as he grapples with identity, friendship, and the harsh realities of his environment. The narrative captures the complexities of adolescence, exploring themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for acceptance. Through a blend of humor and poignancy, the characters confront violence, self-discovery, and the fierce bond that ties them together, ultimately celebrating their resilience and courage in the face of challenges. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2016 by Dreamscape Media .