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The First Part Last

(2003, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by Angela Johnson)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    A realistic look at being a teen parent.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Teen sex.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    A somewhat graphic sex scene after Nia is pregnant.
  • Language:

    Swearing typical of teens.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The First Part Last

Parents need to know that the subject is teen parents, from the boy's point of view, and it's not glamorized. But the attitude toward the underage sex that caused it is casual, as shown when Bobby and Nia have sex again after she becomes pregnant. Nevertheless, it's a realistic look at being a teen parent.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect for families who struggle with talking to their teens about sex

    There are many of teens now that are having sex. With this book coming from a males perspective about how it is not as easy as it looks to raise a baby, especially since he is doing it on his own.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    i loved this book i mean it is very amazing... whole story is great an heart warming but i would never tell my boy friend i was prego on his birthday haha... anyway hope you enjoy :))

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    perfect for teens

    i love this book

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    must read for a teenage girl

    this book was amazing it took me only 2 hours to read it flowed verry well and it was amazing im now reading the rest of the books that angela johnson has written.

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