School shootings are a fairly new epidemic, one of the most well-known being Columbine. This book is, quite frankly, an insult to all the victims, direct and indirect, of school shootings. Nijkamp portrays the events thoughtfully, recounting fifty-four intense minutes of bravery, love, and loss." -BookRiot "A compelling, brutal story of an unfortunately all-too familiar situation: a school shooting. "A gritty, emotional, and suspenseful read and although fictionalized, it reflects on a problematic and harrowing issue across the nation." -Buzzfeed "Marieke Nijkamp's brutal, powerful fictional account of a school shooting is important in its timeliness.". Includes special bonus content: a letter from the author, discussion questions, two bonus chapters, a conversation with the author, and a playlist!Ī Professional Book Nerds Best Book of the Decade In 54 minutes, four students must confront their greatest hopes, and darkest fears, as they come face-to-face with the boy with the gun. Everyone has a reason to fear the boy with the gun…ġ0:00 a.m.: The principal of Opportunity, Alabama's high school finishes her speech, welcoming the entire student body to a new semester and encouraging them to excel and achieve.ġ0:02 a.m.: The students get up to leave the auditorium for their next class.
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