Evan Lien answers “My 10 year old son has been assigned this...”

Jenny asked this question about Prisoner B-3087:

My 10 year old son has been assigned this book as part of a reading bowl competition. He is mature, very bright and in gifted education. I don't doubt his ability to read this, but I'm concerned about the emotional punch he might get from such violence and human suffering. He tends to be a bit sensitive. How graphic is the imagery? Is it appropriate for this age? Thoughts?

Evan Lien I hope you didn't make a fuss. The teacher obviously had a reason for choosing it. It's suspenseful, and me myself was already getting into history an…moreI hope you didn't make a fuss. The teacher obviously had a reason for choosing it. It's suspenseful, and me myself was already getting into history and politics at 11. Next time you're wondering about the book they're Reading, you should find some spoilery review. :)(less)

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