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Would Skippy Dies be a good book for a 14 year old boy who loves to read?

Ian M This book is far from 'NC-17.' There is a bit of sex, sure, but a 14 year-old has known about such things in much greater detail for years now (sorry …moreThis book is far from 'NC-17.' There is a bit of sex, sure, but a 14 year-old has known about such things in much greater detail for years now (sorry moms). Now, that aside, it is a dark novel, but one with enormous heart. It deals with the things a 14-year-old deals with-- peer pressure, friends, relationships, lust, bullies, the rising prevalence of drugs like Adderall, etc etc. If the kid is a bit sheltered, shelf the book. If not, then I don't think it will do any harm. It treats serious matters in a serious manner, including mental health-- something most people are afraid of addressing with teens. It's not revealing anything new to a teen, even a preteen really (maybe minus the Adderall), and it sorts through the complications and implications of every negative choice including the effects on friends and family. Know your kid before giving them this book, sure, but I think it is brutally honest about the issues he/she already faces, and that's something that kids need more often.(less)

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