♥ Ava answers “The Scholastic book fair had a “mature...”

Stephanie asked this question about Ground Zero:

The Scholastic book fair had a “mature content” flag on this book and required parental permission to buy. How graphic does it get? Is it appropriate for 4th grade / 10YO?

♥ Ava I would NOT recommend for 4th graders or 10 year olds. It is definitely middle grade and up. There are very graphic things, all with good (but then ag…moreI would NOT recommend for 4th graders or 10 year olds. It is definitely middle grade and up. There are very graphic things, all with good (but then again, GRAPHIC) descriptions. Such as: a woman gets severely burned, there's bodies falling, people with missing limbs, lots of death, of course, and the list goes on. It is a VERY well-written book and I would 100% recommend it for older readers. However, I think it's much too graphic for younger readers, especially ones that are sensitive to just death in general. Even if a younger reader isn't that sensitive to death, I would still not let them read it (if I were you). I think the topic of the book would also better affect them when they're older and understand 9/11 a little better. I first learned about 9/11 when I was 9, but I never really understood what it all meant until I was much older. Just some advice! :) (less)

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