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Cover-up: Mystery at the Super Bowl

(2007, Fiction - Sports, Written by John Feinstein)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Suspenseful, satisfying sports mystery.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Many characters behave nobly, even at personal risk and sacrifice.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Some kissing, and an older man hits on an underage girl.

  • Language:

    Some mild swearing, plus other cursing dashed out, as in "---- you."

  • Consumerism:

    Soft drink brand.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The plot hinges on athletes taking illegal growth-enhancing drugs. Some drinking and cigars.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Cover-up: Mystery at the Super Bowl

Parents need to know that this book is very mild by young adult standards; "hell" and "damn" are said a few times, there's some non-explicit kissing, and the mystery involves illegal growth-enhancing drugs used by athletes.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the conflicting values here: telling the truth vs. supporting one's teammates, proving an allegation vs. protecting sources, winning at all costs vs. losing with honor. What would you do if you were the young reporters? The quarterback? The team owner? The TV producer?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    buckaru118
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0
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    good for kids in there teens

    i am 13 and iam a student of northern middle schoo in maryland an we have to read a 250 page novel and answer questions and i choose this book i thought this book is good and i am in honors reading

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    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
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    This book is for all sports, and mystery lover to enjoy!!

    I think it is a wonderful book and I can't wait for the next one to come out so I can enjoy more of John Feinstein's talent!!!!

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    It was an annoyingly plotless book, but it's good for those who like everything perfect in the beginning and perfect at the end.

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