I think the reviewer is missing some points. They "stealing and posting standardized tests, evading and disabling security devices, cutting school, etc." to fight for the government, not to be "cool".
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Little Brother
(2008, Fiction - Science Fiction, Written by Cory Doctorow)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 15. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Exciting, provocative, mind altering; teens only.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–17
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What Parents Need to Know
About Little Brother
Parents need to know that this is a book for older teens and adults. There is a non-graphic scene of teen intercourse and several graphic make-out scenes. There is also some moderate language and drug references. Some parents may have difficulty with the ethics of the book, which specifically lauds the hacker culture as the defender of our freedom, and gives specific references, both in the text and in afterwords and bibliography, for learning hacker skills.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the issues the author raises. How much freedom are you willing to give up for security? Does giving up freedom actually make us more secure? How do we balance our rights to free speech and privacy with our need to feel safe? How literally should we take the Declaration's statement that we have the right to "alter or abolish" the government?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Has some inappropriate stuff, but any preteens or teens have said words and seen much worse. Some inappropriate content doesn't mean the book is entirely inappropriate.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Languages such as "s--t", "crap", etc, some well-described violent scenes, and mentions of "gang kids". Very realistic.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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Great Book! It's like a modern 1984.
I loved this book, personally. I am not really a fan of anything having to do with swearing, sexual things, or drugs/drinking. However, this book had an entirely different message that I took from it. I ignored the inappropriate things, and stuck to the plot. I am a geek myself, so I found the hacking parts intriguing. I don't hack, but I love computers and video games.
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| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
| 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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