This book is not suitable for children to read. I have scanned it and found that it has numerous sexual references. It uses the Lord's name in vain in several places and lots of swearing. Child suicide is even mentioned. Completely unsuitable for children to read. What is the world coming to?
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Just in Case
(2007, Fiction - Literary Fiction, Written by Meg Rosoff)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Compassionate story dazzles with complexity.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–16
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Just in Case
Parents need to know that there are sexual references and fantasies and the main character, a very troubled teen, has sex (not described). There are accidents in which people are killed, and moderate slurs are used.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the idea of fate. Are our lives governed by fate? If so, can we discern what it is? Does the universe play tricks on us? Should we avoid or embrace our fate? Also, David is clearly suffering from depression, and young readers may want to know more about it.
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- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
This book is like twisted. He is so messed up and you just want to help him, I was glad i pick this up off the shelf. Definately recommend it
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Not really a story, a bit too flat
Read with Caution. Definatly not a book I would reread. Very little seems to happen and the book is rather flat. COnfusing in parts, as well as being a bit too graphic for my liking. It took will power to finish and was not really worth it
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
Seemed like a good story, but I couldn't finish
This story sounded really good, but I didn't finish it for the following reasons: Language - quite a bit. Not terrible, though. Just a lot of uses and versions of God's name in vain (aka Jesus, oh my god, Jesus Christ, etc.) plus some other swear words, usually every five pages. Plus, the main character, in typical teenagem male fashion, has a few sex dreams, which I didn't want to have to read. I say CAUTION.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Interesting book. To mature and confusing for under 14s.
Just In Case is a great, thought provoking, and surreal book. The story is good, but there is some mature content. References to sex, a violent plane crash, and Justin's relationship with a woman considerably older than him are all part of the book. Great for teens 14+.
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| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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