Summer (speaking_bookish) answers “Would this book be understood and enjoyed...”

Ann asked this question about Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law:

Would this book be understood and enjoyed by a tween-ages? My son loves stories like this but wondering if it is written in a way this age could understand and enjoy?

Summer (speaking_bookish) Hmm, this question has been answered multiple times now but I thought I would add my two cents anyway. Im on the fence about whether this is a good bo…moreHmm, this question has been answered multiple times now but I thought I would add my two cents anyway. Im on the fence about whether this is a good book for a tween. It largely depends on the child and maturity level as well as comprehension. Some of the studies are long-winded and described in-depth which I could see being very boring for a child that doesn't understand the meaning behind some of it. I also think there are some fascinating things to learn but its mixed in with some pretty ghastly stuff- like heads of Albatrosses being bashed in by a club by the military. Thousands of them. The book also touches quite broadly on poison and graphicly describes the death throes the animal goes through before it stops breathing. So, while I think a lot of this book would be fascinating for a kid, there are also a lot of parts that are going to be equal parts boring and gruesome. So, not a perfect fit for most tweens but at least you have the information to make an informed decision now. (less)

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