A Swift Pure Cry
(2007, Fiction - Literary Fiction, Written by Siobhan Dowd)
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Is it age appropriate?
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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
Irish teen gets accused of killing her baby.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 14–18
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About A Swift Pure Cry
Parents need to know that this book, based on a true story, depicts some horrifying events, including a graphic description of a young teen giving birth on the kitchen floor, assisted only by her much younger siblings, and the murder of a baby by exposure.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Shell's situation while pregnant. Why didn't anyone see what was happening and offer to help? Why didn't she ask for help?

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