Melissa Childress answers “Can a twelve year old read this? Has it...”

Gemma asked this question about Speak:

Can a twelve year old read this? Has it got any 'bad' scenes it it?

Melissa Childress I would not suggest having a 12 yr old read this book. It is about a girl in her freshman year of high school. The story isn't written for a small chi…moreI would not suggest having a 12 yr old read this book. It is about a girl in her freshman year of high school. The story isn't written for a small child.
However, if the 12 yr old in question has a similar story to Melinda I would in that particular instance say it *might* be an appropriate read for someone so young. I would absolutely leave it up the the parent's discretion.(less)

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