Judy Lindow answers “Would you read this out loud to a...”

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Would you read this out loud to a seven-year-old? Ten-year-old? Thirteen-year-old?

Judy Lindow No. Just because a book can be read well aloud and it is not vulgar or especially violent, does not make it developmentally appropriate for children. …moreNo. Just because a book can be read well aloud and it is not vulgar or especially violent, does not make it developmentally appropriate for children. I think high school students could read this. It would be a good shared reading. Because there's a lot of interesting vocabulary, concepts and history. It's not an easy book. I don't think a child would "get" (understand) the beauty of the writing. The story may not be 'violent' in the way a video game or TV show is violent, however the idea of family being killed off, being kidnapped, escaping and on the run constantly, not being wanted - could be more disturbing for someone who understands what's happening.(less)

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