AlleyCat answers “Is there any material in this book that...”

Megan asked this question about Flowers for Algernon:

Is there any material in this book that would make it inappropriate for a younger reader?

AlleyCat Well, when I was 15, the teacher made us read the Catcher in the Rye and no parents or students complained about it, so, FFA, should be ok.

I think tha…moreWell, when I was 15, the teacher made us read the Catcher in the Rye and no parents or students complained about it, so, FFA, should be ok.

I think that is a good book, very emotional and touching and useful if you want to make the reader think about the bullying issue. If you are scared about the sex scenes, don't worry because they're not detailed.

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Flowers for Algernon

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