its oka for kids but they need to be in thier preteens
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Tyrell
(2006, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by Coe Booth)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Lauded debut is a gritty portrait of homelessness.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Tyrell
Parents need to know that this book is strictly for older teens. It is loaded with sex, language, and drugs, all of which are engaged in by the main character, who is 15. Swearing (including the "N" word) is frequent, as are sexual encounters between teens and sometimes between teens and adults. Most of the characters, including the main character and his mother, use marijuana, tobacco, and alcohol, and some secondary characters use and sell harder drugs; adults (including parents) give alcohol and marijuana to minors.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Tyrell's situation. Are there any better ways out for him? What are his values and how does he hold on to them? Which of his decisions are just plain wrong, and which are the best he can do in his circumstances?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
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- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
many people can relate
i love this book. im 13 but i relate to almost everything in this book. i would recomend this book to any age child that is in any type of situation as the characters in the book or me. to tell the truth this is my favorite and best book i have ever layed eyes on!!!!!! I LOVE THIS BOOK!i jus got done finishin readin it a week and a half ago and its like all i wanted to do was keep readin and readin and readin even in the tub.... it made me really upset win i had to stop........
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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Nice book : )
I absolutely love this book : ) I just got done reading it last week and was soo mad when I finished it because i did not want to put it down. I hope there is a sequel or something. I do not recommend 12 yr olds and under to read this book though.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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Perfect for teens
I loved this book it showed me what sum ppl are going thur
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
older kids
I'm 17 and i think this book is good for older teens because the use of: drugs, drinking, Domestic violence,under age sex, stealing, runnaways, to many four letter words,and welfare fraud. the mom want him to sell drugs but he does not so there is NO positve message the father in jail for illegal drugs and giving them to minors along with beer but overall if your looking for a good book this is one!
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