Thomas 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!

Thomas I think a 9 year old would be well-suited for this book. It's good to introduce children to more mature themes such as war, disease and even politics …moreI think a 9 year old would be well-suited for this book. It's good to introduce children to more mature themes such as war, disease and even politics at a young age. But this book does it perfectly - it eases into the themes gently, letting them longer throughout the whole story as the characters develop further. This book is mildly violent, but nothing a mature 9 year old couldn't handle. But as the series winds on, the themes increase in maturity level. Nothing inappropriate or scarring, but definitely something you want to keep tabs on. The second book, Scarlet, is aimed more at 10-11 year olds, so I'd suggest waiting on those. And the rest of the series is leaning more towards 11-12. The companion book, Fairest, is one that I'd save for 12-13. But it really all depends on how mature your child is, and what she can handle.(less)

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