We discussed the language used by SE Hinton that typified the 60's in this realistic fiction novel. The characters call fights "rumbles" and guns "heaters", and people listen to the Beatles and Elvis Presley. We discussed how the novel transcends location despite its location in a specific time and place. We also discussed that with only a few changes, the novel can transcend time and apply to current times. We finished chapter 9 and began reading chapter ten today. Cam sustained interest and responded to queries with accuracy and insight.