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Shark Girl
(2007, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Kelly Bingham)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Introspective look at a teen's road to recovery.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Shark Girl
Parents need to know that there is graphic description of the physical, mental, and emotional trauma of a 15-year-old girl being attacked by a shark and having her arm amputated. Profanity is present but fairly mild, and there is discussion of having boyfriends, kissing them, etc.
Read our full review by Pam Gelman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the challenges Jane faces when she loses her arm. Can you imagine how this would make your own life more difficult? Also, parents can ask their teens about the person who videotaped the attack and then had the film shown on TV. Was this appropriate, and was there anything positive to be gained by showing the footage?
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Best Rebecca Caudill Nominee!
A great portrayal of how hard loss is no matter what you lose, whether it be an arm or a loved one. Insight on how some families deal with extreme tragedy.
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A truly fantastic novel about a young girl dealing with huge problems. An eye-opener about what it is really like to be a teenage outcast in every sense of the word.
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