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I'm considering assigning this as an option for an independent reading assignment for a class of high school sophomores (all girls). Does anyone have thoughts on whether this novel would be appropriate and accessible for that age group? Thanks!

Russell I am about half way through and so far I would call it an accurate representation of a growing up as a teenage boy in 1980's home counties England. I …moreI am about half way through and so far I would call it an accurate representation of a growing up as a teenage boy in 1980's home counties England. I say this as someone who was a teenage boy in 1980's home counties England, it is bringing back plenty of uncomfortable memories.(less)

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Beth I thought he was feeling guilty that he didn't return it immediately.…moreI thought he was feeling guilty that he didn't return it immediately.(less)

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Is this story going anywhere? Reading more like a memoir or an Adrian Mole diary at the moment. Nothing wrong with that, but not what I was expecting.

Dani There is progression and growth and there is an ending .

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Liam Ostermann I don't understand your question - perhaps a little more information would be useful.…moreI don't understand your question - perhaps a little more information would be useful.(less)

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Why is this books description at the top of the page written in German? The author isn’t even German and I have never added German as a preferred language to any of my profiles anywhere!

Liam Ostermann Probably means that you have been directed to a German language edition of the book - most of David Michelle's books have been translated into many la…moreProbably means that you have been directed to a German language edition of the book - most of David Michelle's books have been translated into many languages including German. If you go to the list of editions click on which is a English edition and that should sort the problem out.(less)

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Why has nothing been done to remove the books listed under this author's name which are not by him - in particular thoseby the British comedian David Mitchell? As there is no warning that there is more than one author named David Mitchell people could be easily mislead?

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