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Is this book appropriate for a 12 year old?

Christian The book, "The House on Mango Street" by sandras Cisneros should be read by everyone because it describes how different people live and what they have…moreThe book, "The House on Mango Street" by sandras Cisneros should be read by everyone because it describes how different people live and what they have to deal with.
In the book Esperanza is a little girl that explains her life and the life of others in the neighborhood. She explains that her house is not what she expected and how he wants to move out of there as soon as she gets the chance to do so. She also describes the lives of different neighbors. For example, Rosa Vargas is a single mother of a lot of kids who struggle to keep all of them in line and under control because her husband left without leaving anything behind. I wish they would have explained some of the characters lives better because some were really brief.
I encourage people to read this book because it talks about child abuse, and teen pregnancy in a way where it isn't that graphic for young readers. (less)

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what other books do you recommend like this book? With vignettes like these?

Emily Another favorite author of mine who writes mainly books of short stories is Jhumpa Lahiri. She writes from a first generation Indian-American perspect…moreAnother favorite author of mine who writes mainly books of short stories is Jhumpa Lahiri. She writes from a first generation Indian-American perspective. Her writing style is less poetic and a little longer than Cisneros, but it will pull your senses into a story of people who are living lives that are one foot in one place and one foot in another. They are captivating and I can't recommend her stories enough!(less)

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Emily While that instance may be true, The House on Mango Street is practically incomparable to Madea. The book has a melancholic mood and poses deeper ques…moreWhile that instance may be true, The House on Mango Street is practically incomparable to Madea. The book has a melancholic mood and poses deeper questions than the movie Madea does, at least in my opinion. I also found the book to be more thought provoking, and it made me question societal norms and opened my eyes to see another meaning behind things like high-heeled shoes. (less)

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mugs you mark as read and then there should be something that allows you to leave a review

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how do you leave a review?

Joana Simply click on the picture of thee book or below it should say either read currently reading or want to read, click on read and something should pop …moreSimply click on the picture of thee book or below it should say either read currently reading or want to read, click on read and something should pop up and say how you wold rate the book and also allows you to leave a review.(less)

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