Ash Otterloo answers “Would this book be appropriate for a...”

Jennifer asked this question about The Hate U Give (The Hate U Give, #1):

Would this book be appropriate for a middle schooler? Language? Sexuality?

Ash Otterloo There's about as much language as a typical PG 13 movie, and within the context of family, there's a swear jar situation that made me smile. The words…moreThere's about as much language as a typical PG 13 movie, and within the context of family, there's a swear jar situation that made me smile. The words are much, much more contextual than what I typically hear coming out of middle school mouths, if that makes sense. (less)

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Jason Greeno Nope. Pretty sure 1 time = PG-13. 2 or more fucks = R rating.
Dec 27, 2018 06:43PM · flag

Jason Greeno And more than 1 “f bomb” is allowed if it’s not sexual.
Dec 27, 2018 06:44PM · flag

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