The book has a pretty good build up and then it's as if the author tried to finish the novel within four pages. It skims through the parts that in my opinion are key moments or the best parts of the novel. This is just a way kids can access the world of sex, drugs, and rocknroll without a parent's restriction. Then again parents don't care as long as its a book and not a graphic movie!
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Stoner & Spaz
(2004, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by Ron Koertge)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Fast-moving, funny story for teens.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Stoner & Spaz
Parents need to know that though it is made clear that drugs have been bad for her, Colleen talks about how much she loves using drugs, and wonders why they're illegal. In the end she goes back to using drugs. Since the author is not hammering home an anti-drug message, it could provide an opening for some parent-child dialogue on the topic.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about drug use, and how drug use defines every aspect of Colleen's life. Do you think she'll ever stay clean?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
meh
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
Meh
The book has a pretty good build up and then it's as if the author tried to finish the novel within four pages. It skims through the parts that in my opinion are key moments or the best parts of the novel. This is just a way kids can access the world of sex, drugs, and rocknroll without a parent's restriction. Then again parents don't care as long as its a book and not a graphic movie!
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
excellent
For mature 12 year olds and up....this book is very excellent
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
How do you say..."Best Seller"?
This book was so amazing, if you cant tell already its a favorite. A must read for all teens and a good conversation starter. I loved every word of it and every nano-second i had free was filled with this book. The endingds kinda sad, and i can only wish for a sequal, but over all major Kudos and props to Ron Koertge.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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| 33% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 33% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 33% | of parents say they notice product placement |
| 33% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 33% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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