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Second Helpings
(2003, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Megan McCafferty)
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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
Readers will devour fun, surprisingly rich sequel.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Second Helpings
Parents need to know that this book contains plenty of raunchy language and mature sexual material, including Jessica Darling's "lust" for her writing teacher, heavy public displays of affection at school from a class couple, and the narrator's own first time.
Read our full review by Kate Pavao
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the sexual attitudes presented, and how they match up with your teen's point of view. Does it seem like a rare thing to be a virgin while a senior in high school, as Jessica is? She discusses the pros and cons of abstinence-only education with other classmates. What's your opinion?
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- I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
Very Relateable
As a senior in high school, it seems like I know just what Jessica Darling is going through. Her self esteem, love, and friend issues are bigger than just the book. They happen in real life and I, as well as many high school kids, can relate to Jessica's struggles.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
this book is awesome!!!!!!!
this book is an awesome book... it basically tells life as it is... theres nothing irrelevant in this book that a teen shouldnt know... it is pretty much a part of life that almost every girl goes through... and boys as well... i recommend this book to anybody that is mature enough to understand what life is all about in the real world... in the eyes of a girl...
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
this book was great!
ive never felt more liker her. i know exactly where shes coming from. the worrys of getting in to college from boys and snotty girls. i can so relate. i would so tell ppl to read this book. kids like 15+ because there are some sexual things in it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
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