I loved this book! This explains alot about teenage life and the ups and downs, the need to fit in and be a part of high school life. So many of the characters remind me of me and my friends.
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Rx
(2006, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Tracy Lynn)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
Heavy look at prescription drug abuse; for teens.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Rx
Parents need to know that this book is about a teen girl's addiction to Ritalin. Almost every character -- parent and teen -- takes drugs, prescription or recreational -- and the protagonist becomes a popular dealer at her high school. Additionally there is swearing, drinking, casual sex (a character thinks she's pregnant), and a suicide. This is a cautionary tale, though, full of facts and storylines meant to raise awareness of prescription drug abuse.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the relevance of this book. Do they have friends -- or other classmates -- who use prescription drugs, legally or illegally? What have they heard about "study drugs" like Ritalin and Adderall? Also, this book shows both kids and parents taking lots of prescription drugs; are we too dependent as a society? How do ads on TV that promise dramatic weight loss or the end of depression affect our culture?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
excellent
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Love it! A great portrayal of drug addiction and shows how easy it is to deal in schools.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
A Teen's Take
I am a fourteen year old girl. I found this book very age appropriate, but then again, I am mature enough for it. It was certainly educational, for I wasn't aware perscription drug abuse was such a problem in today's teens. I would give this book a chance if I were you, because not only is it a wonderful story, but Thyme is a very real character. And really, this book doesn't reveal anything your kids haven't already been exposed to. I agree with DarkCarnival. Just read it. :)
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
I read this book awhile ago but I can still remember it. It gives a real look into high schools these days and how teens find prescription drugs to be "safer" than the illegal ones. I suggest parents read it more than kids to ge ta look into modern high school.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
A Lesson for Adults
Even though the main character does drugs like Ritalin it proves a point. The girl is so stressed that she has to be perfect she goes over the breaking point and starts taking drugs. The moral don't push your kids to be the perfect child.
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