This book looks like it's going to be one of those sappy falling in love books, but it's so much more. The characters are real and deep and funny--I LOL so much, but cried too. And the cool thing is that it makes you feel great about making good decisions.
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Crazy in Love
(2007, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Dandi Mackall)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Schizophrenic plot mars book about first love.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Crazy in Love
Parents need to know that the book's premise deals with sex, from sexual rumors that the school's queen bee spreads about Mary Jane to Mary Jane's struggle to decide if she should have sex with her boyfriend. Mary Jane's best friend does have sex with her boyfriend in college, and Mary Jane buys lingerie in preparation for the big night with her first love.
Read our full review by Kate Pavao
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about their young teens' expectations about love and sex. What do you think about abstinence pledges? Also, why is it that girls often become victims of sexual rumors? Why do girls call one another sluts? Have you heard any of these rumors at your school?
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Wonderful, witty, real, and delightful!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A must read for anyone going into middle/high school!
This book deals with what really goes on in schools all around the world... Not only schools but the thoughts Mary Jane Ettermeyer has are thougts other people have too. This book also help advise you on what to do and at the same time what not to do.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
absolutley amazingg!!!!!!!
i love this book soooooooo much! i finished reading it in a day it was that good! as soon as i ended one chapter, i had to start another one! all teenage girls should read this! it is soooooooooooooo awesome! :]]
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