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Sex Kittens and Horn Dawgs Fall in Love

(2006, Fiction - School, Written by Maryrose Wood)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Terrible title masks terrific book for teens.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The characters treat each other well, even through their unrequited crushes.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    A gory movie is described, a girl is accidentally kicked in the face

  • Sex:

    Some kissing, discussion of sex appeal, and other age-appropriate stuff.

  • Language:

    Mild swearing and words such as slut, porno, buns, boobs, etc.

  • Consumerism:

    Toys, fast food, soda, store brands mentioned

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Marijuana mentioned but not used, adults drink, teen are given champagne, though it turns out to be non-alcoholic
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Sex Kittens and Horn Dawgs Fall in Love

Parents need to know that the most objectionable thing about this book is the title. Otherwise the content is relatively mild -- a little kissing, some off-color references, a little minor swearing.

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  • Families can talk about the characters' research. What is the X-factor? What do you think makes one person like another? This can lead to retelling family stories: how mom and dad (and grandma and grandpa) first met and fell in love, first crushes, etc.
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    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

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    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

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    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

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