A misfit high school swim team of outsiders fights for letter jackets while confronting abuse, bullying, and injustice.
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A misfit high school swim team of outsiders fights for letter jackets while confronting abuse, bullying, and injustice.
A varsity letter jacket: it's exclusive, nearly unattainable, revered . . . and everything that's screwed up about Cutter High, as far as T. J. Jones is concerned. That's why T. J. is determined to have the Cutter All Night Mermen-the unlikeliest swim team a high school has ever seen-earn letter jackets of their own.It won't be easy. For one thing, they don't even have a pool. They will fight for their dignity, they will fight with each other, and sometimes they will just fight. And then they wi...
will contain mild spoilers
Allusions to childhood sexual abuse for some characters; no graphic depictions.
Gun violence, physical confrontations, bullying, and intense fights.
Frequent strong language and profanity throughout the narrative.
Drug and alcohol use including abuse and references to smoking.
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Explores inequality, injustice, racism, and acceptance in high school.
Includes suicidal ideation and related mental health themes.
Central child abuse, domestic violence, sexual coercion, and bullying.
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