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Synopsis
Struggling with limited prospects in a small Appalachian town where frustrated teen girls act out by setting arson fires, Kate pursues the education that she hopes will enable her escape and explosively clashes with friends from different cultural backgrounds before resolving to find herself.
Is Wild Girls appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Teens in a struggling Appalachian town deal with limited opportunities through destructive behavior including arson. Themes of class struggle, cultural tension, and finding identity in difficult circumstances.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include self-harm, arson, and class struggle.
Who'll love this
A story about teens trying to escape their small town and find themselves while navigating complicated friendships.