Drew answers “Is there anything inappropriate for young...”

Sara asked this question about Hidden Figures:

Is there anything inappropriate for young readers in this book? My young DD is passionate about mathematics and is dying to read this book, and prefers to read the original versus the young readers version. She reads at a high school level. Thank you!

Drew There's nothing inappropriate in the book, nor is there any material that would not be accessible to say a junior high school reader. There are a few …moreThere's nothing inappropriate in the book, nor is there any material that would not be accessible to say a junior high school reader. There are a few bits of historical perspective that might take a bit of explaining the youngsters. When the book mentions sit-ins talking about the civil rights movement, it might help to have some concept of what the lunch counter at Woolworth's was. (less)

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Tanya C. There is a young readers version of the book (I almost bought it by mistake) but I'm not sure what the differences would be. ...more
Mar 03, 2017 09:27AM · flag

Tanya C. oops. Sorry - pre-coffee I see that you mentioned that. Apologies.
Mar 03, 2017 09:28AM · flag

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