better for older readers littler kids wouldn't understand it I'm 12 and i even had a little trouble but i thought it was great!!!
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Eleven
(2008, Fiction - Mystery, Written by Patricia Giff)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
Poignant tale of dyslexic seeking his past.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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About Eleven
Parents need to know that there is little to be concerned about here.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Sam and Caroline's friendship. Why is it hard for boys and girls to be friends at that age? Why do Sam and Caroline try to hide their friendship from Sam's other friends? Why does Sam initially reach out to Caroline instead of one of his other friends? Also, why can't Sam read? Why has he given up?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
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- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
sweet
This is a book where the reviews really helped -- I would have passed on it (expecting, from the first few pages and cover art, a darker, scarier story than it turns out to be) if I hadn't seen the reviews. But it's a good story; fine for nine-year-olds and up. My nine-year-old enjoyed it.
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