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Bootleg

Alex Shearer (2007)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.06
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipHumorRebellion

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersRebel / Revolutionary

Tropes

RebellionForbidden MagicDuo ProtagonistsGovernment Oppression

Themes

Freedom vs ControlCivil DisobedienceFriendshipStanding up for What You Believe inDystopian Authority

Synopsis

This is a futuristic story about two teenagers, Smudger and Huntly. Their government has banned chocolate and these teens are chocaholics. With the help of some friends, they rise up against the government to take back chocolate - bootlegger style.

Is Bootleg appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A lighthearted dystopian adventure about teens resisting government overreach. Mild rebellious themes but no graphic content, making it appropriate for middle grade readers who enjoy humor and social commentary.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language.

Who'll love this

Two friends become chocolate bootleggers in a world where their favorite treat is banned—funny and exciting rebellion.

Tags

DystopianNear FutureSocial CommentaryHumor