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Klsaul asked this question about The Rose Code:

I am wondering if this book might be appropriate for an advanced, rising-8th-grade (13 year-old) reader? I have liked several of Kate Quinn's books a lot, and I will definitely read this one! I am considering sharing this title with a former student of mine who did a fabulous project on women cryptographers during WWII this year!

Judith The first chapters are really slow, lots of social fluff, most 8th graders would lose interest right there. Also, the code-breaking is technical, the …moreThe first chapters are really slow, lots of social fluff, most 8th graders would lose interest right there. Also, the code-breaking is technical, the characters are all adults, & there's a lot of sex (not too graphic, but kind of a warped view of it for a young person.) Definitely read it yourself first, & think like a parent before you recommend it to a student. (less)

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