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Prom Dates from Hell

(2007, Fiction - Horror, Written by Rosemary Clement-Moore)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Humorous and hair-raising high school horror.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Many severe and bloody injuries, both in real life and in dreams, including burning, tearing, and biting by dogs; breaking bones.

  • Sex:

    It is implied that one of the characters was date-raped in the past. Mentions of wild sex, going all the way, lesbians, getting into a girl's pants, kissing.

  • Language:

    "Asshole," "asswipe," "bitch," "s--t."

  • Consumerism:

    Mentions of Chiclets, Coke, Starbucks, Converse, Prada, Ding Dongs, Twinkies.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    References to smoking, binge drinking. Minor teen characters smoke pot, drink, and get drunk.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Prom Dates from Hell

Parents need to know that there is some violence and swearing here, as well as many references to things commercial and sexual, though nothing graphic.

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  1. Parent Reviewer
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    Lives in Kentucky
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 4.0

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    my son jason loved it

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
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    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Had me in hysterics!

    This short little novel is a refreshing break from your normal fantasy titles. Maggie's humor and wit with the circumstances around her of high school and demon-hunting (what a combo) are astounding. For teens, this is a book that you can identify to. If you are in the library and see this short novel looking lonely on the shelf, pick it up and have a read!

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