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Gert Garibaldi's Rants and Raves: One Butt Cheek at a Time

(2007, Fiction - Humor, Written by Amber Kizer)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Hilarious high school angst with frank sex talk.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–16

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The characters have good social connections, they share feelings, recognize when they've hurt one another, etc. There is discussion about gay characters being afraid to come out because they fear persecution.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence :

    Not an issue.

  • Sex :

    Entire health class are encouraged to look at their vaginas with a mirror, main character describes hers. Characters talk about making out, sex, masturbation, erections, and Ernest Hemingway not having a penis. Two male characters are gay.

  • Language:

    Mild swearing, a discussion of names given to genitalia. Some discussion of terms referring to homosexuals or those who hang out with them.

  • Consumerism:

    Mild mention of products once or twice.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    High school students who are drug users are described in an unflattering light, including one who sells drugs.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Gert Garibaldi's Rants and Raves: One Butt Cheek at a Time

Parents need to know sex, masturbation, dating, sexually transmitted disease, condom usage, and gay relationships are talked about in this book. It's a coming-of-age story and deals with most topics in a frank and sometimes humorous way.

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  • Families can talk about quite a bit here, especially related to sex and sexuality. Where would you go if you had questions about sex and relationships? How does anyone know if they are ready for sex? What are your thoughts on abstinence and safe sex? What does Gertie learn about herself throughout the book?
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