This collection of short stories explores the impact of guns and gun violence on teens. Celebrated authors such as Chris Crutcher, Walter Dean Myers, Joyce Carol Oates and Tim Wynne-Jones contribute stories that represent the viewpoints of both the perpetrators and the victims, with insights designed to spark debate about the issues.--Ministry of Education website.

Contents: Titles: Introduction / Michael Cart -- Prologue, a culture of guns ... with comments from sons / Marc Aronson, Will Weaver, Chris Crutcher -- Roach / Walter Dean Myers -- Embraced by raven arms / Tim Wynne-Jones -- Shoot / Gregory Galloway -- Bodyguard, a fable / Ron Koertge -- Fight or flight / Alex Flinn -- Certified deactivated / Chris Lynch -- Love packs heat / Eric Shanower -- Dragon / Francesca Lia Block -- Babysitters / Jenny Hubbard -- Battle of Elphinloan / Elizabeth Wein -- Dark hobby / Edward Averett -- Gunslinger / Peter Johnson -- Heartbreak / Joyce Carol Oates. English language arts 30 (2013). Note: These stories contain scenes of violence. Educators are advised to consult their local learning resources evaluation policy before using this resource.--Ministry of Education website. .