This book is a great segue from graphic novels to novels. Also this book contains enough authenticity to attract readers but enough mediation of negative aspects to make up for them.
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The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl
(2006, Fiction - School, Written by Barry Lyga)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Comic book geek learns to deal with high school.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl
Parents need to know that this book includes swearing, sexual references, and teenage misbehavior, including drinking, smoking, bullying, and cheating in school. Both main characters threaten a school administrator with false sexual accusations at different times. One main character has attempted suicide in the past.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Donnie's situation at school. Do you know people who are treated this way? Does Donnie do anything to deserve it?
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
isolation and lonliness of high school
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
OMG! I LOVED IT!
this book.... this book was hmmm... whats the word.... AMAZING! BY,,,, (anonymous)
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
hmm
i might read it it sounds like an interesting book
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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 don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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