Crash and Burn

About this book

Major streaming series coming soon to Hulu Starring in the Hulu adaptation of this cult bestseller: Alex Fitzalan, Alex Wolff, Sebastian Chacon, and Camila Perez. On April 21, 2008, Steven "Crash" Crashinsky saved more than a thousand people when he stopped his classmate David Burnett from taking their high school hostage armed with assault weapons and high-powered explosives. You likely already know what came after for Crash: the nationwide notoriety, the college recruitment, and, of course, the book deal. What you might not know is what came before: a story of two teens whose lives have been inextricably linked since grade school, who were destined, some say, to meet that day in the teachers' lounge of Meadows High. And what you definitely don't know are the words that Burn whispered to Crash right as the siege was ending, a secret that Crash has never revealed. Until now.

Censorship history

In 2025, "Crash and Burn" by Michael Hassan faced a ban at the school level in several districts across the United States due to its depiction of violence, particularly in the context of a school shooting. This decision was influenced by formal complaints from parents and local advocacy groups concerned about the book's themes. The ban was upheld in multiple school board votes, reflecting ongoing debates about appropriate content in educational settings. As of now, the book remains contested in various districts, with some parents and educators advocating for its reinstatement.

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