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Fix

(2006, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Leslie Margolis)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Plastic surgery book broaches tough topics.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The characters face the pressures that society puts on women to be beautiful -- and come up with different solutions.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Some of the surgical procedures are described in detail.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Passing references to Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Hummer, Entertainment Weekly, and other magazines.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Cameron and her friends get drunk at a pool party.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Fix

Parents need to know that this book deals with teen plastic surgery, including one character's breast augmentation. Some procedures -- and side effects -- are detailed. The author brings up lots of issues about beauty, body image, and surgery but leaves it up to her readers to come to their own conclusions, just as her characters do.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the two sisters in the book. They're both born with the same nose, but Allie is happy with who she is, and Cameron feels better after she's made changes. Who do you relate to more? Parents also can use this book as a way to talk about beauty standards and body image. Here's a roundup of Common Sense resources that can help.
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    cold_rain_runner ...
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    perfect for teenagers, not for 12 or under... :)

    i loved this book. its at my school library (6th to 8th grade).. i didn't think anything was bad about it.... i mean, i'm 13 almost 14 and i think its okay for people 12- 13+.... or mature late 12.. MAYBE... NOT for people 12 or under though... they might not "understand" some of the topics

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    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0

    high school drama

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