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Bucking the Sarge
(2004, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by Christopher Curtis)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 11. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Luther fights to survive his criminal mother.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11–14
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Bucking the Sarge
Parents need to know that even in the face of an intimidating criminal parent (and her hired goon) who uses him as a virtual slave, the main character, Luther, behaves as nobly as he can, though he indulges in retribution at the end. Young readers may find it interesting to do some research on some of the topics raised here: slumlords, loan sharking, and lead-based paint.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what they would have done in Luther's situation. Do you think Luther's actions at the end of the book are justified? Is there a better solution to his problems than the one he eventually finds?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Educational
good for older teen not tweens
i like the book because it show that kids dont have to follow in our footsteps they can live thier live as long as they live it rigt
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Great book!
This book is a wonderful book. Children reading it should be mature enough to handle the inferences to masturbation and the talk of chauncy the condom. If they are mature enough to see past these references, there are many great lessons to be learned from this book! Luther is a very thoughtful and caring character that has been put into some tough situations.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
lalalaa
horrible book
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
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Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say they notice product placement |
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