It DOES have struggles of sexual and stress probelms in life, but in the end it's very inspirational and overcoming of trials to reach a gial or dream, and it's a fun style to read, like a girl writing a journal. Very poetic in some chapters and altho the issues are cruel and sexual, it's just a girl trying to survive. It's not like the character is asking for it or anything, so it's not teaching girls to act all... well you know the word.
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The House on Mango Street
(1991, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Sandra Cisneros)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
A poetic -- and classic -- coming-of-age story.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About The House on Mango Street
Parents need to know that this coming-of-age novel features gritty material including child abuse, a rape, and men who treat their wives like prisoners. However, it also features a smart, gifted narrator who is determined to "say goodbye" to her impoverished Latino neighborhood.
Read our full review by Kate Pavao
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- Families can talk about the writing style here. The book is written in vignettes; is this an effective way to tell a story? How does the style reflect Esperanza's age?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Reality's problems are harsh, but it's not selling off sex or anything.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
Dont read if you're under 16
I thought this book was suggesting things for young girls to become involved in
- I rate this title off for age 12 and give it
e.g. Perfect for older kids, but not for tweens
ONE THING: THis is the worst most boring most random book ive read in my entire life
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
the bok was enjoyable to read
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
1st book i could not put down untill i finished!!!!!!
This book relates to any one in many diffrent ways. Its either something you have been thrue, you think its funny, or its just too good. when you read this book you are going to fall in love with it.You will fell like one of the characters and its going to relate to you as if you are the one telling the story.Esperanza is a young lady that moves all across town.when she gets to mango street,she is so ashamed of her raggity old house and gets her feelings heart because of it.After time she makes friends, but there is one friend that she should of never met....read and find out.
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