Questions About They Wish They Were Us

by Jessica Goodman (Goodreads Author)

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Age recommendation? My friend is thirteen, but isn't really exposed to tons of stuff yet...

B. It depends on what your friend is used to reading. I know I was reading worse than this when I was in fourth grade (thanks Christopher Pike!) but kids…moreIt depends on what your friend is used to reading. I know I was reading worse than this when I was in fourth grade (thanks Christopher Pike!) but kids are way more sheltered these days. (less)

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is this a standalone?

Winston I finished it and you can read this as a standalone.

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What was Jill's initiation pop?

Hannah

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Does it have any Inappropriate content?

Madi Yes. Lots of underage drinking/drug use, a descriptive underage sex scene, and loads of sexual harassment and systemic sexual abuse.

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Is this appropriate for middle schoolers?

rojina.adhikarii It depends on what type of literature you're exposed to. If you're a mature person and you understand what goes on in high school, then this appropria…moreIt depends on what type of literature you're exposed to. If you're a mature person and you understand what goes on in high school, then this appropriate. However, if you're still a bit innocent, then maybe not.(less)

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