Questions About Girls with Sharp Sticks (Girls with Sharp Sticks, #1)

by Suzanne Young (Goodreads Author)

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Answered Questions (10)

I am a teacher and about to read this book to see if it is suitable for my students. I teach in Middle School, what is your opinion on suitability for high level readers in MS in terms of content? Thank you!

Paula Weatherly I’m somewhat of a “prude” when it comes to protecting our kiddos, so in my opinion, this is not suitable for middle school students. The “f” word is u…moreI’m somewhat of a “prude” when it comes to protecting our kiddos, so in my opinion, this is not suitable for middle school students. The “f” word is used by one character multiple times. There is a scene where the girls take a “quiz” in a “women’s magazine” and it deals with oral sex. I’m appalled that the book is targeted to the YA audience, but I’m sure that’s because the main characters are teenage girls. If you do decide to use this, I would get parents to sign a form to allow their child to read it, otherwise you’ll risk complaints after the fact. Good luck! (less)

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What is the genre for this book?

Amber I found it to be more thriller/contemporary with a dystopian twist

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is this a good book?

Melissa It's next on my reading list because one of my 9th grade girls finished it and was gushing and raving about how much she loved it.…moreIt's next on my reading list because one of my 9th grade girls finished it and was gushing and raving about how much she loved it.(less)

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Does this book have any LGBTQIA characters in it?