Questions About Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook

by Christina Henry (Goodreads Author)

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Would this book be appropriate for my 13 year old daughter?

zaiyah I'm under 13 years old and I just finished this book. I didn't find it incredibly violent but I guess it depends on the person and the family. I was r…moreI'm under 13 years old and I just finished this book. I didn't find it incredibly violent but I guess it depends on the person and the family. I was raised with that in my life so I'm not as bothered by the violence so much. If you're still worried however I recommend reading it first and then seeing if you think she'll be able to handle it.(less)

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Is there any romance?

Dillon The main character has a crush on another character, but no romance.

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Is this book written with a lot of difficult words and grammar? I want to gift it to my friend but her english is average I would say. She has never read a book in english. I don't want to make her feel bad (she would think she's just stupid)

Amber In my opinion this book was a light read with not too much difficult words or grammar.

I read this book after a few years of English class. Compared t…moreIn my opinion this book was a light read with not too much difficult words or grammar.

I read this book after a few years of English class. Compared to other English books I've read (at the time and currently) this was quit a comfortable book to read; I barely had to look up any words.

I don't know your personal situation though, 'difficulty' is pretty subjective.
Try asking what she thinks about reading in foreign languages/English first. If your friend is open to trying to read in English I think this book is a great place to start. Good job at being a considerate friend! (less)

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Do you guys think she left room for a sequel?

Ryan

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who is the main character and who do they have a crush on?

Joha Van Jamie is the main character and (spoiler) he doesn't explicitly crush but he and this girl Sally promise to grow up together. …moreJamie is the main character and (spoiler) he doesn't explicitly crush but he and this girl Sally promise to grow up together. (less)

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