it was an ok book. i read it last year and thought it was good at some points and bad at others. it had some content that isnt appropriate for younger kids.
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Street Love
(2006, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by Walter Myers)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
A hip-hop, Romeo & Juliet-inspired love story.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Street Love
Parents need to know that this book deals with issues of class, street life, love, and runaway teens. There are also discussions of selling drugs, imprisonment, and the child welfare system.
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- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
OK book.
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