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Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit

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by Jeanette Winterson

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How old should someone be before reading this book?
Elaine Sabin-Simpson I don't believe in censoring what kids read- if they're old enough to pick up books without pictures, and can manage the level of the vocabulary, let …moreI don't believe in censoring what kids read- if they're old enough to pick up books without pictures, and can manage the level of the vocabulary, let them get on with it. (less)
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I bought this book at a used book store. It is filled with orange highlighting. Is this the way it was originally printed?
Annso The edition I read was not highlighted.
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Any trigger warnings? (Just in case)
A. DZH for future readers (i recognize you have probably read the book already and everything): definitely homophobia, and i need to agree with sarah, there …morefor future readers (i recognize you have probably read the book already and everything): definitely homophobia, and i need to agree with sarah, there is implied sexual assault. elements of child neglect are also present, as are heavy religious/borderline cult-y elements. (less)
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Should you read Why Be Happy When You Can Be Normal before or after Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit?
Julie Ashmore I would recommend reading it after so that the fictional work stands alone.
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Is Jeanette's mother's name ever given?
Helen One of her friends refers to her as Louie when they're on the bus together, that's the only time that I noticed.…moreOne of her friends refers to her as Louie when they're on the bus together, that's the only time that I noticed.(less)
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