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Sweethearts
(2008, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Sara Zarr)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
Mature love story about teens with dark pasts.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Sweethearts
Parents need to know that this is a mature book. Cameron and Jenna both had lonely lives as children, and endured a horrific event when Cameron's father tried to bully them into playing a sex game. When Cameron reappears in Jenna's life, Jenna begins binge eating and shoplifting again. Cameron, too, has unresolved issues, and is currently living without a home or family. Jenna's stepfather also catches them in bed together. Beyond that, there is also some light swearing, drinking, and kissing.
Read our full review by Kate Pavao
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about reinvention. Can you think of other books and movies in which a character goes from nerdy to popular (think even as far back as Cinderella)? Why are we fascinated with this idea in our culture? How do these stories usually end? How is Jenna a different sort of ugly duckling?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
I loved the book! Father is not a good role model. But a fantastic love story.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
im a Teen contributor it was "ok"
it was an ok book it really lost me when she ended up lossing it or giving it to her bf of 2 in a half months but other than that it was ok
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
A disturbing, yet well-crafted story. The main charaters are stong, independet teens who have faced horrendous situations during childhood.While both have learned to cope, their coping comes at a high cost. A thought provoking novel for older teens.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Very Good book.
This is a very good book for ages 13+. Some language but nothing too bad.
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