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Pretty Face
(2008, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Mary Hogan)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Bellisimo book about body image, Italian style.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Pretty Face
Parents need to know that the main character decides to have sex with her Italian boyfriend and the scene is barely described. She also drinks some wine with her meals with permission from the family she is staying with. In the end, she learns a valuable lesson about accepting herself as a whole person -- instead of being focused only on her weight.
Read our full review by Kate Pavao
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Hayley's criticisms of her L.A. hometown. Not only are the people around her obsessed with their bodies, they also often choose unhealthy convenience foods -- and drive too much. Ask your kids: Do you find this to be true? What can we do to combat this lifestyle? Can you think of any small steps that you could take as a family to become healthier -- inside and out?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Educational
It was ok.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
Loved it!
I loved this book! The message, the writing skills and the characters are heart warming and draw you in. I recommend reading this for anyone twelve or up with certain acceptances because very briefly and not at all in an vulgar way the main character makes love to her summer boyfriend, it is not described except for the kissing but a couple of twelve year olds may find it non appropriate. The book was very very good and I'd recommend it to everyone fourteen and up.
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