Not sure I'd let any teen read any of the books in this series until they have the maturity to understand what is and is not appropriate behavior.
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Private
(2006, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Kate Brian)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Yet another cliquey series, but with a nicer star.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Private
Parents need to know that Reed obsesses over a clique of popular girls who can sometimes be quite mean: They pressure her to steal a test, break up with her boyfriend, and spike a teacher's drink; later they even conspire to have another girl thrown out for cheating. Also, Reed's boyfriend -- whom she loses her virginity to -- drinks, deals drugs, and pushes her down in a rage. There is also some swearing and mean talk, along with a little label name-dropping.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
AMAZING SERIES!!!!!
This was one of my favorite books ive ever read. i started reading them when i was either 12 or early 13 and now im 14 and i still love them! They grab your attention from the very first chapter and they keep your attention. They leave me **mesmerized** but they are a little risque at times. Overall fantastic books though despite everything!! well worth buying every book!!!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
SUCH A GOOD BOOK=]
this book is amazing and i am on the 8th book=] not good for younger kids but one of my favorite books, its catchy, funny, and teaches girls how to stand up for themselves and how to deal with things. its an awesome book.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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