Hope L. Justice answers “Is this book appropriate for an 11 year-old?”

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Is this book appropriate for an 11 year-old?

Hope L. Justice I am a children's librarian. I think this book is amazing, but I would not suggest it for an 11 year old. I would call this book PG 13 as well, so whe…moreI am a children's librarian. I think this book is amazing, but I would not suggest it for an 11 year old. I would call this book PG 13 as well, so where you child falls in within those topical issues that merit warning is your decision. (less)

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Amanda up North I agree. I fill in at our local children's library. I also have an 11 year old, he is the youngest of five kids (four brothers) and this would not be ...more
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