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Caleb asked this question about The Shining (The Shining, #1):
Is this book appropriate for a 12 year old?
Matt Reardon I'd say no unless the 12 year old is very mature and does not experience nightmares or has a high tolerance for horror. I'd recommend waiting until hi…moreI'd say no unless the 12 year old is very mature and does not experience nightmares or has a high tolerance for horror. I'd recommend waiting until high school at the earliest as this book has a lot of brilliantly written psychology to it in addition to the normal big bad guys, violence, etc. that a younger person would not be able to fully appreciate.(less)
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The Shining
by Stephen King (Goodreads Author)
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