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American Born Chinese
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
First graphic novel to win major child lit awards.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–14
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What Parents Need to Know
About American Born Chinese
Parents need to know that there's some sexual innuendo, some fighting, and a fairly graphic scene in which a monk is impaled on a spear and put on a spit over a fire, though he's rescued.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the theme of self-acceptance. Why are all the characters trying to be something they're not? Why, especially, would a Chinese boy want to be a blond American?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Funny graphic novel, may have some objectional content but it's fairly tame
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Not that racist
Not TOO racist. The whole stereotype thing is played for laughs. Take a chill pill, Common Sense! You really need it! Oh, and there's a scene where a guy pees on another guy's hand, which was in the form of 5 gold pillers.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
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