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Is this book appropriate for an 11 year-old?

Bekah I suppose it depends on the maturity of the child, but I think I would wait until they are 13 or 14. It's a great and inspiring story, definitely wort…moreI suppose it depends on the maturity of the child, but I think I would wait until they are 13 or 14. It's a great and inspiring story, definitely worth reading. But it's also squarely in the PG-13 range, due to language, mild sexual content, and other grown-up themes (family alcohol use).

I wouldn't say it's "ruining the minds" of any kids, especially not a child who has a better understanding of grammar than the person who made that comment.

It's about a young man living between two worlds, and taking the higher road, even when it isn't easy. It's not "reading a messed up kid's thoughts". It's reading about somebody who uses their gifts to choose a better path than the life he was born into. Too bad that message isn't "clean" enough for some.

Anyway, I am a 32-year-old college educated woman and a former high school teacher, and I definitely saw both the merit and amusement in it.

In a couple of years, I hope that your 11-year-old will, too!(less)

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What did you think? And, what age range do you think would enjoy this novel? Thank you.

Mary Lou Instead of offering a subjective age, here are things in the book that might be of concern: prejudice; masterbation (lots of references to "boners"); …moreInstead of offering a subjective age, here are things in the book that might be of concern: prejudice; masterbation (lots of references to "boners"); alcoholism; child/spousal abuse; bulimia; death. It's not written in an overly graphic way, but I'm all for letting kids enjoy their innocence for as long as possible. I'm sure kids as young as 6th grade read this, but as a parent you may prefer that they don't. (less)

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why did he have to die?

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I heard that in some country's or states this book is banned. Why?

Dylan because of the ammount of sexual stuff and mature gestures toward people and others actions. for example, very close to the beginning of the book juni…morebecause of the ammount of sexual stuff and mature gestures toward people and others actions. for example, very close to the beginning of the book junior admits that he reads very bad stuff(less)

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