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The Rifle
The Rifle
Author: Gary Paulsen
This tough, thought-provoking novel for young adults takes deadly aim at the oft-quoted notion: “Guns donÂ’t kill people, people kill people.” With subtle mastery and precision, PaulsenÂ’s novel challenges the idea that firearms donÂ’t become instruments of destruction and murder until they are...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780152928803
ISBN-10: 0152928804
Publication Date: 10/31/1995
Pages: 112
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
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3.2 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Story follows a rifle from the time is was made in 1768 to current times.
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I read this book as a preview for my nine year old son and I enjoyed it probably more than he will. The story will have you thinking about the gun debate in new ways. It made me more satisfied that our local police department recently offered a gun buy back program.
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Another great Gary Paulsen book,this one set in 1768, during the American Revolution.


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