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Forged by Fire by Sharon M. Draper tells the story of Gerald Nickelby, a young African American boy in Cincinnati who faces significant challenges, including family neglect, abuse, and the loss of loved ones; navigating these hardships, he forms a strong bond with his half-sister, Angel, and finds solace in friends and sports while striving for a better future. This book contains scenes involving physical and sexual abuse, drug addiction, and significant injuries.