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Diary of a Chav
(2008, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Grace Dent)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 15. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Brit girl makes good in this slang-heavy charmer.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Diary of a Chav
Parents need to know that there isn't much to worry about in this funny coming-of-age novel. Some characters drink and have sex, but Shiraz only has one drink and, later, gets one kiss. She is a mouthy character who does poorly in school and hangs out with some trouble-makers. There are references to fast food and lots of British slang throughout (a "chav," for instance, is an insult for a white working-class person who dresses in hip hop clothes).
Read our full review by Kate Pavao
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about British media. What other British music, TV shows, books, and movies have you been exposed to? How does it compare (or contrast) to American-made stuff? How would you define the difference in the senses of humor?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
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- Good role models
perfrect for teens but not for younger kids
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Pefect book, its a classic
I absoulutley loved this book, once i read the first one i couldnt stop. Ive read all of them. This is for people who love to laugh and have fun whilst reading. I think the common sense review makes it sounds boring. But there is nothing boring about this book. Grace dent is my favourtie writer she has true talent when writing for kids 13 or above. I LOVED it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Read on!!
I read this book when I was eleven and it was cla craic. I could read it again and again. I love the characters in the book. It is one of my all time favourite books and I have read all of the 5 sequels to it. I would recomend it for the ages 10-14. Although the picture they hav used here is completely wrong.
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
something is up
Shouldn't this Diary of a Chav have comics like Diary of a Wimpy Kid? What's with the pic? Maybe the Chav is probably pinkie promising!
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