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The Bridge

Jane Higgins (2011)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesSouthside #1
Setting
CSM age14
Goodreads3.61

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant HeroOutcast / Loner

Synopsis

High-school student Nik is denied entry into the Internal Security and Intelligence Services and searches for answers while on a mission following a bombing of the school and takeover by hostiles from Southside.

Is The Bridge appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

Teen protagonist faces violence including school bombing and hostage situations in a divided-city setting. Themes of political conflict, social division, and coming-of-age decisions in a war-torn context.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and terrorism (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

A high schooler searches for truth after a terrorist attack forces him into the conflict between two sides of a divided city.

Tags

DystopianPolitical ThrillerContemporary Fantasy