Rich asked this question about Ship of Magic (Liveship Traders, #1):
Would this be suitable for my 10 year old to read? His reading level is very advanced so i am not worried about the reading difficulty. I am concerned about adult themes,;minor swearing and violence is ok but graphic sex or violence etc not good. Any thoughts?
Tobias I would disagree with the below; there are some grissly scenes, but there's very little swearing and whilst there are depictions of adult themes (some…moreI would disagree with the below; there are some grissly scenes, but there's very little swearing and whilst there are depictions of adult themes (some sex primarily) none of it is excessive. If your 10-yr-old is mature, and it's stuff that you've discussed with them in advance, then I would say yes; if they're still finding their way then maybe wait a couple of years.(less)
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