Obviously this book deals with teen sex and the issues that pertain to it, but overall, it was a great book. Nick Hornby shows readers the physcological, social, and economical effects of teen pregnancy in a new way; throught the eyes of the father.
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Slam
(2007, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by Nick Hornby)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
A frank, insightful look at teen pregnancy.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–17
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What Parents Need to Know
About Slam
Parents need to know that this is a book about teenage pregnancy, which means that teens (in this case, 15-year-olds) have sex -- and the girl gets pregnant. None of it is described, but there are discussions about condom use, abortion (the girl refuses), and other sexual references. There's also some swearing, and numerous products are mentioned.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the issues this story raises. Why do adults insist that teens shouldn't have sex? How will the baby affect the lives of the two teens in the future? Is the level of support and understanding they receive from their families realistic? Given Sam's family history, was this inevitable? Whose fault is it? Why did Alicia want to have -- and keep -- the baby? Should her parents or Sam have insisted she give it up for adoption? Why or why not?
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Great Book
Totally awesome book deals well with the subject of teen pregnancy. It doesn't gloss over the important social, familial, and psychological issues that go along with it. The characters are believable and lovable. Great for 15+!
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