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The It Chicks

(2007, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Tia Williams)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Wannabe stars are full of drama in series debut.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Characters use one another and gossip about each other. Kids party and mess around -- not that their self-absorbed or absent parents would notice.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Characters make out, pose nude for one another, and talk about sex toys. One character even describes whipping her boyfriend "with my bra while he lies there in a fetal position and sucks on the heel of my stilettos."
  • Language:

    Readers will find all the biggies here -- and lots of 'em.
  • Consumerism:

    Some labels are dropped: Red Bull, Starbucks, Fendi, Roberto Cavalli, Christian Louboutin, plus the names of real real hip-hop artists.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters drink, use drugs (Valium and pot). One character sell drugs.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The It Chicks

Parents need to know that this book features kissing and petting, a character poses nude for an art class drawing, and girls talk about sex toys. One character even describes whipping her boyfriend "with my bra while he lies there in a fetal position and sucks on the heel of my stilettos." There is drinking, drug dealing, and using, and lots of strong language. Some labels are dropped: Red Bull, Starbucks, Fendi, Roberto Cavalli, Christian Louboutin, plus the names of real hip-hop artists.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about young adult books -- like this one -- that feature lots of gritty, mature material. Is it OK for authors to push the envelope if it gets kids reading books? Do authors like Tia Williams promote unhealthy behavior by writing books that make drugs and sex seem glamorous?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    I LOVE this book! Great for the whole family!!

    Heck yeah i loved this book! I have read it tons of times. I think that it is appropriate for all ages. Everyone has going to found out about the "sexual content" in this book so why not now? I think this is a wonderful book for the whole family!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 5.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    I love this book

    I must say that even though most of the characters in the book are between the ages of 15-18 as a twenty year old I felt that I could relate, the story was real, romantic, exciting and left me wanting more. A must read for adults as well as teens

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    This book is okay. Although, I didn't like the constant amount of prouducts being mentioned. I don't want to read a catalog.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    Pure GARBAGE!

    This book has absolutely no redeeming value to anyone of any age. It's unbelieveable that such trash is published. I guess it's a case of "anything to make a buck".

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