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Katherine asked this question about The Hunchback of Notre-Dame:
Is this a good book for 11 year old's?
Silverwhistle It depends on the maturity and intelligence of the child. But I think 11 is a bit on the young side, because of the philosophical/intellectual content…moreIt depends on the maturity and intelligence of the child. But I think 11 is a bit on the young side, because of the philosophical/intellectual content even more than the sexual content. I read it at 15 or 16, as an intellectually precocious would-be mediæval historian, so devoured it then (and fell passionately in love with its tragic hero). Haven't been the same since...(less)
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The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
by Victor Hugo
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