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After the First Death
(1979, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by Robert Cormier)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Suspenseful plot has a psychological twist.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13 and Up
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About After the First Death
Parents need to know that the teenage main characters behave courageously as a teenage terrorist helps kidnap and murder children, and one character exhibits suicidal tendencies. Although the plot is too complex and subtle for some readers, the author packs the story with suspense and surprising twists that compel interest throughout.
Read our full review by Monica Wyatt
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the way in which Cormier structured his book to include various points of view. Why do you think he wrote it the way he did? What are the different points of view and how do they help advance the story? Would you have enjoyed the book more or less if it was structured another way? Does this book have clear-cut heroes and villains? Why or why not? Among the various characters, who do you admire the most? The least?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
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- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
I don't know what to say
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
I got confused when I read this book I think this book sucks because I didn't under stand it
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Educational
im 12 and I really like the author sure im more mature than most 12 year olds but still,I think it is a really good book and Im on to read some other books by him (considering I have barly read many books this is amazing)
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
perfect for teens but not tweens
it jumps around and they just don't care about no one
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Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 83% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 83% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
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