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New Moon: The Twilight Saga, Book 2

(2006, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Stephenie Meyer)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Vampire romance continues with more action.

Themes in this book include:   dating/crushes, friendship
updated 09.25.09

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    May indicate to some that destructive behavior is OK after you've been dumped.

  • Role models:

    Bella engages in reckless and dangerous behavior in the name of being upset over a boyfriend. She also plays with another boy's emotions.

  • Violence:

    Threats, and implied offstage deaths.

  • Sex:

    Some passionate kissing.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Car brands. Fast food.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A mention of selling meth.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About New Moon: The Twilight Saga, Book 2

Parents need to know that, while very mild by the standards of its genre, this is a vampire romance, so there is talk about blood and romantic kissing.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the view of vampirism here. It sounds like a one-way ticket to superhero powers -- what's the downside? Why is Edward reluctant to let Bella become one? Why, aside from her love for Edward, might Bella want it?
  • Bella's misery and self-destructive behaviors after Edward leaves are pretty over the top. How can one deal with the end of a relationship without falling apart?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    punk93
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    new moon

    Im in love with the book its the best its a book you will never want to put down..but you have to read the first one to under stand..

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    bigdreamsX
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    perfect for teenagers

    i thought it was great but was my least favourite of the saga !!

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Book Freak
    I rate this title on and give it 0.0

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Book Freak
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect for tweens 13 above

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  5. Parent Reviewer
    twimom1967
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Love it--but not for elementary kids.

    Love the whole serious, however I know many kids in elementary school who have seen the movie and I do not think its appropriate for them AT ALL. Parents need to pay attention!

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