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Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac
(2007, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Gabrielle Zevin)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Lost memory leads to some honest soul-searching.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac
Parents need to know that this is about a high school girl who rediscovers herself after losing four years of memories. In the process, she finds her own birth control pills, is kissed passionately by her forgotten boyfriend, becomes infatuated with another boy with a dark past, is drunk at a party, lies to her father, and relearns ugly details of her parents' divorce, including her mother's affair. In addition to teen drinking, there is a male character who smokes cigarettes, talk of an attempted suicide, and a disturbing discussion on wrist-cutting technique.
Read our full review by Pam Gelman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Naomi's memory loss. Who does the reader like better: the old Naomi or the new one? Does the idea of starting anew appeal to you? Why or why not? Why and how do each of the male relationships in Naomi's life help her rediscovery process?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
themes of this book
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
themes of this book
i ? it..thats all im saying just finding themes
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I really enjoyed this book!
The whole plot was so fresh and interesting I just fell in love eith the book!!!! Some of the subjects are a little bit iffy, but I would definitely recomend this book to teens! It was an amazing book from the tiltle to the ending. The only thing I disliked was that the ending was alittle bit too predictable.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A really life changing book
This book makes you examine all the little details of life in a new and creative way. It makes you take a step back from reality and really see yourself for who you are. I thought the writing style was catchy and the themes were great. This is a must read for anyone. Good discussion book.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Great Story of rethinking your life
This is a great book about a girl who suffers a brain injury and can no longer remember her life for the past few years. As she relearns many of the things that she lost, she is confronted by many of the choices that she made in the past and reexamines them. There is one especially heartbreaking character who has attempted suicide and ends up in a institution. His story may be difficult for younger readers.
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