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The Rifle - by Gary Paulsen (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Rifle - by Gary Paulsen (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • A treasured rifle passed down through generations is the cause of a tragic accident in this timely tale.
  • 12 Years
  • 6.9" x 4.4" Paperback
  • 112 Pages
  • Young Adult Fiction, Social Themes

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About the Book



In this Paulsen classic, a treasured rifle passed down through generations isthe cause of a tragic accident.



Book Synopsis



A treasured rifle passed down through generations is the cause of a tragic accident in this timely tale. With subtle mastery and precision, this tough, thought-provoking novel challenges the idea that firearms don't become instruments of destruction and murder until they are placed in human hands.

Each book includes a reader's guide.



Review Quotes




"For readers willing to think about this issue . . . there is no better vehicle than this short, engagingly written story of one rifle and its fatal impact on one modern boy."--School Library Journal


Dimensions (Overall): 6.9 Inches (H) x 4.4 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .15 Pounds
Suggested Age: 12 Years
Number of Pages: 112
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: Clarion Books
Theme: Violence
Format: Paperback
Author: Gary Paulsen
Language: English
Street Date: November 1, 2006
TCIN: 89985296
UPC: 9780152058395
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-3980
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 4.4 inches width x 6.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.15 pounds
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  • A: This book is suggested for readers aged 12 years and older.

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Q: Does the book include a reader's guide?

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