Questions About It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood

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What age group is this young readers' edition aimed at?

Adam NoveList Plus:
Ages: 9-12
Min/Max Grade level: 5 - 12
Lexile: 780 …moreNoveList Plus:
Ages: 9-12
Min/Max Grade level: 5 - 12
Lexile: 780 (less)

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I received the book Born a Crime - Trevor Noah - in the adapted version for young readers (by mistake) - I did not realize I had selected the adapted version until I picked it up from the library. There was a long waiting list for the regular version - so, I kept the adapted version. I am not sure of what the changes could be. Can anyone please explain if I am missing much of the book by reading the adapted?

Meredith They are about 98% the same. The "regular version" has more profanity in it, and a few storylines are a bit longer. For instance, the chapter about Tr…moreThey are about 98% the same. The "regular version" has more profanity in it, and a few storylines are a bit longer. For instance, the chapter about Trevor's time in jail includes some details about the people he met while he was there that are eliminated from the YA version. But for the most part, it's the same book.(less)

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What are the major differences between this and the "adult" version of the book? Are any major parts eliminated?

Meredith One chapter is eliminated (the one in which Trevor fails to ask out a young women before she moves to America). Other than that, it’s just passages he…moreOne chapter is eliminated (the one in which Trevor fails to ask out a young women before she moves to America). Other than that, it’s just passages here and there, eliminating profanities and references to other adult themes.(less)

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Is this book as good as the adult version?

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