Spring 2026

How to Deal with Gun Violence

From the Series Twenty-First Century Debates

  • Interest Level: Grade 6 - Grade 10
  • Reading Level: Grade 7

Gun violence is a devastating twenty-first century social problem that destroys lives and communities. And how we deal with it is one of the most-debated topics of our time.

This book explores that issue and invites readers to join the debate. It delves into the root causes of gun violence and also explores the moral and ethical responsibilities of citizens and governments to try to end the problem. The book sets out debates about key issues surrounding gun ownership and violence and asks readers to consider the information and draw their own conclusions. It also looks at the role we all have to play in finding solutions to this twenty-first century issue.

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978-1-917187-68-8
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Interest Level Grade 6 - Grade 10
Reading Level Grade 7
Genre Social Studies, Young Adult
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
Copyright 2026
Publisher Cheriton Children's Books
Imprint Cheriton Children's Books
Language English
Number of Pages 48
Publication Date 2026-01-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS YAN051260, YAN052040
Dimensions 6.5 x 9
ATOS Reading Level 7.0
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Bibliography/further reading, Fast facts, Glossary, Index, Reviewed, Sidebars, and Websites

Note: Accelerated Reader® values are estimates.

Author: Nick Hunter

Nick Hunter is a highly experienced author who has written hundreds of wonderful books for children. His expertly researched, informative, and thoroughly engaging text has brought a huge variety of nonfiction topics to life for readers of all ages.

Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

“Hunter successfully avoids using coded, politically partisan language, and mentions important contextual data . . . . Many photos break up the text, showing memorials, crime scenes, and racially diverse people protesting for and against gun-related issues.”—Kirkus Reviews