i disagree what some people say about how all of the sex talking is bad, im 13 and i thought it was funny how he said some of the things he did. i loved this book.
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I Am the Messenger
(2006, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by Markus Zusak)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Slacker learns to help himself -- teens only.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About I Am the Messenger
Parents need to know that this book is loaded with swearing and sexual references and fantasies. There are several bloody beatings, a husband rapes his wife, and characters smoke and drink to excess.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the concept of slackers, and what exactly is wrong with an unambitious life. How can you help others in real life? Is it possible to change other people's lives for the better with simple acts? The disappointing ending is worth some discussion. What would have been a better ending? Why might the author have resorted to this trick?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
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- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Writing on the book is hard.
I liked the book. If your writing a paper with the climax and stuff its hard because most of the book is the climax. The theme is complicated too...
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Great book for older children
this is a brilliant book with an extreemley positive message on how helping others can help you. The book is well writen and is great for older kids.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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Well i like this book i did not whant to put it down but it had a lot of sex in it and i was only 12 when i read this so it was a little like oh my goodness but. over all i like this book its really deep
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
one of the best books ever
this book is hard to explain other then it is a great book there is many adult themes but this book is really good one of the stories is a old lady whos husband died and mistakes the main charater for him after reading to her a couple times she asks him if she was a good wife after reassuring her that she was she breaks down crying while this is sad she finally got the conculsion she wanted or when there is a girl who runs barefoot she is training for a race but she has very little selfconfidence he gives her an empty shoe box which doesnt make her win but she gives her oppent a run for her money all in all this book is great for anyone who is willing to read it
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