sarah answers “I have an 9 year old who really wants to...”

Denise Saxon asked this question about Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1):

I have an 9 year old who really wants to read this book (she is reading at least 7th grade level). Is the theme too advanced? I'd love your opinion on any advanced/troubling things in the book so I could evaluate whether she could handle it. Thank you!

sarah I'm in 6th grade, and although I'd say this book is more suited for a 12-18 yo. audience, a mature 9 year old who has not been sheltered very much can…moreI'm in 6th grade, and although I'd say this book is more suited for a 12-18 yo. audience, a mature 9 year old who has not been sheltered very much can read it. But there are heavy topics in the book, such as abuse (obviously, since the book is a retelling of Cinderella) and disease. Overall, if it was a film, I would rate it PG-13, but a mature tween could handle it.(less)

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