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The Adventures of Blue Avenger

(1999, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Norma Howe)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Quirky book's mature content is best for teens.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Blue's brother, Josh, is sometimes bratty.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    A past murder is referred to. Both main characters have lost their fathers, through accident and desertion.

  • Sex:

    References to sex and condom use, and a brief make-out session.

  • Language:

    Occasional, including several pages of classroom dissection of a four-letter word.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Adventures of Blue Avenger

Parents need to know that some sexual content and language make this best for teens.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the book's questions about free will. To what extent do you believe in free will? What about coincidence? How do you think the young hero of the story would be received if he showed up at your school dressed up as a super hero?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    dmoney3425
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    I was hooked

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    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

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    movieman09
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great read.

    This book is witty, exciting, and hilarious. I recomend it to anyone in high school or that can read.

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  4. Adult Reviewer
    mmar
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Who doesn't like lemon meringue?

    Clean humor, and a fun read, for readers of all ages. What little boy didn't dream of being a super hero? I'd have to say this book does an even better job at depicting the possibilities of an individual to accomplish what he desires, even better than the classic batman character. I can't remember the last time a read such a refreshing book that I wasn't hestitant to share with anyone that I came across looking for something to read. Highly recommended, short and fast to read. Go and get it.. you wont regret it.

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    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

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