the book honestly was just...awsome. i know saying that makes me sound childish, but i am 12 turning 13 soon. i feel that this book just taught me so many things i didnt understand completley. i could relate to the book and it made me feel good reading it, even though it was very sad and brought tears to my eyes. the book is filled with suspense and i would recomend it to anybody 12 and above. it is very good for teens and even tweens, but no for kids 10 and under.
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Thirteen Reasons Why
(2007, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by Jay Asher)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14. -
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Heavy suicide suspense novel meant for discussion.
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for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Thirteen Reasons Why
Parents need to know that this bestselling novel is about a teen girl's reasons for committing suicide, sent via audio tape to 13 people after her death. It includes discussion of rape, voyeurism, underage drinking, sexism, revenge, and survivor's guilt. With suicide being the scary topic that it is, parents will probably want to check out the book and discuss with their teens.
Read our full review by Terreece Clarke
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about media and suicide. How is it sensationalized on TV, in the movies, and on the Internet? Is it sensationalized here? The idea of confronting people who've wronged you and really getting them to listen is a powerful one. Can you think of ways to do this that don't go to Hannah's extreme? Do you know the warning signs of depression and suicide? Parents may want to go online with teens to learn more together.
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- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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awsome book for kids 12 and over
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
Tween appropriate and why...
I'm currently reading Th1rteen R3asons why as an assignment in reading for a bulling unit. So far i think it's a good book. I am 12 years old, almost 13. I believe this book to be for tweens 10 and up. Most kids I know are mature enough to handle some fowl language, sexual behavior, and more. I recommend this book to any one looking to read there head off.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
perfect for older kids I'm not sure about tweens
I loved this book I recomended it to everyone I know. It really shows what bulling can do to some one. It also teaches NOT TO JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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Love it. It teaches people that you never know what effect you have on people. Also for teens keep your eyes open because some of your peers are calling for help and trying to tell you without even saying it.
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Thirteen Reasons Why
Hannah Baker was that girl. You know the one that know one notices but evryone knows. That girl that boys crush on and girls hate. That girl that commited suicied. Clay is that bot. The one that just fades in to the picture. That boy who lost his first love. For thirteen different reasons. One of them himself. When one day an unmarked box apears for him he's excited. But wouldn't you be too? I mean an unmarked box. A mystery. Only its the one thing that could bring him down even more that he already is. A box of tapes from Hannah, his crush since he met her that resently commited suicide. A box of tapes explanning who is to blame for ending her life. Thirteen people who ruined her.
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