Brittany 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!

Brittany It depends on your child and your comfort level. I personally do not think it is to mature for a 9 year old. It is definitely not as dark as the origi…moreIt depends on your child and your comfort level. I personally do not think it is to mature for a 9 year old. It is definitely not as dark as the original (i.e. Grimm's version) of Cinderella where the stepsisters slice off parts of their feet and get their eyes pecked out. I read Stephen King's Rose Madder at the age of 10 which had major adult themes and explicit details. It did not scar me for life. I think it will be fine.(less)

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