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Creeboy
by Teresa Wouters
In the literary tradition of The Outsiders comes a coming-of-age novel about teen boys and Indigenous gangs.
An Indigenous teen living on a reserve faces with pressure to join a gang, while his family challenges him to take another path. He finds ways to successfully navigate these challenges.
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This novel is an important read for a better understanding of gang power and life in an Indigenous community plagued by poverty and a lack of opportunities.
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