Richard Nohel answers “My 12 year old is interested in reading...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1):

My 12 year old is interested in reading this series. Is there anything in the book(s) which might be inappropriate? Thanks, in advance, for any helpful information. mb

Richard Nohel I don't think the first book is suitable for an adolescent. Some of it is quite dark and graphic. I was a teacher for 32 years and I can think of many…moreI don't think the first book is suitable for an adolescent. Some of it is quite dark and graphic. I was a teacher for 32 years and I can think of many of my former high school students for whom this book would not be appropriate. A great alternative in my opinion is Shadow and Bone that I also read recently. It isn't anything like Storm Front but it is good fantasy.(less)

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