The Rifle - by Gary Paulsen (Paperback)

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
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