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The Secret of Sarah Revere

(1995, Fiction - Historical Fiction, Written by Ann Rinaldi)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Decent historical fiction for fans.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    A major character owns a slave. The main character sometimes disobeys her parents.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Secret of Sarah Revere

Parents need to know that this portrait of revolutionary Boston, as seen by Paul Revere's sometimes recalcitrant 13-year-old daughter, has romance and intrigue.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about coming of age amid such dramatic events. How do the events of the Revolution influence the kind of woman Sarah is becoming?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 10 and give it 1.0

    Not Suggested for Children Twelve and Younger

    My ten year old daughter was given this book by her school librarian to read for a class project. The dialogue between characters is too difficult for a ten year old reader.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 10 and give it 2.0

    for

    My daughter's school library suggested this book for a class reading project. As a parent, I'm disappointed with the choice. The dialogue between characters is difficult for a ten year old reader. The writing stye and subject is also boring.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    matters on your parenting...

    I'm thirteen and just read this book. It was an OK book, but it did mention "women time" in that exact context, and also called someone a whore once. If you shelter your children from life, you might not want them to read about a whore. I was recommended this book by a friend in my same grade, 8, who is still twelve. I think it is appropriate for Jr High students and up. (12 and up)

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Good book!

    This book is very good!

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Read it!!!

    This book was wonderful! Inside the class and out. It is perfect if your child enjoys diaries or Revolutionary War books. Ann Rinaldi is a great author! READ IT!!!

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