Tweens and up will be okay with this book. Has a strong female character. There is also a man who looks beyond stereotypes and is interested in all kinds of cultures.
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A True and Faithful Narrative
(2006, Fiction - Historical Fiction, Written by Katherine Sturtevant)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Engrossing read with strong 17th-century heroine.
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for Ages 13 and Up
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About A True and Faithful Narrative
Parents need to know that there are some sexual references: "tumbl[ing] maids," "proof of virginity," and "warm and eager hands sliding beneath my shift."
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the conflict between Christians and Muslims, and the parallels with our own times. Why would Edward have the ideas he has about Muslims after his experiences? Why does he want to tell his story?
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- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Engrossing historical fiction
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