I love these books! Yes there is bad language, sexual aspects and drinking but if your kid is 12, 13 and if your kid is like me, about 10 there is nothing new in this book. Chances are your kids say most of the words in this book when you aren't around and see this type of stuff on tv, in movies, and in other books and magazines they have read or their friends have.
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Pretty Little Liars #1
(2006, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Sara Shepard)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Cliquey girl series' start shows off bad behavior.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Pretty Little Liars #1
Parents need to know that this book features all kinds of bad behavior. One character hooks up with a teacher, another with her sister's boyfriend. There's bulimia, drunk driving, shoplifting, pranking, swearing, smoking -- and the big secret: what happened to their best friend.
Read our full review by Kate Pavao
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the appeal of this book -- and the crop of clique series that have appeared on bookstore shelves in recent years. Are these books simply escape, or do they promote dangerous values? Do they affect the way girls treat one another -- or themselves? For more ideas, read our discussion guide.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
13 and older
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Perfect if you're older and love mysteries.
This book was an addiction I couldnt settle. Just waiting for the next book tugged at my heartstrings. Although the books were amazingly written and crafted, there were many things that shouldnt be read by children. There is sex, drinking, violence, bad choices, and bad messages. But I just cant pry away from the page turner.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Just fine for tweens!
Loved It - and so will your teenager!
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
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Perfect for anyone whos not being closed out from the real world!
I love this book. At least your kids are reading something they like instead of watching it on TV. Kids see worse movies on TV this is novels that are amazing they trap you so that you cant put the book down. Each book iv'e finished within two days!
I rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
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