Erin King asked this question about The Help:
My 12 year old daughter would like to read this. I have not read it in a few years and can't remember if there is anything graphic that she will encounter. What do you think about a middle school student reading this?
Michael Why would you censor what she's allowed to read? If she want's to read it, let her. Maybe talk to her about it afterwards, but never ever tell her the…moreWhy would you censor what she's allowed to read? If she want's to read it, let her. Maybe talk to her about it afterwards, but never ever tell her there's something she's not allowed to read.
That's what totalitarian regimes and weird sects do.(less)
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by Kathryn Stockett (Goodreads Author)
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