I like the fact that this book shows just how horrible the life of a child who is being abused is. It's very emotional for me, I was abused as a child and could really connect with John.
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You Don't Know Me
(2005, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by David Klass)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Teen copes with abuse with humor and fantasy.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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About You Don't Know Me
Parents need to know that the protagonist deals with serious abuse at the hands of his mother's live-in boyfriend. Alienated and angry, he briefly considers suicide.
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- Families can talk about how John deals with the abuse. How could he have gotten out of his dilemma? How do his problems affect his view of the world?
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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Loved it
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
fine for tweens
i didnt think it was very good. i thought it was kinda boring and confusing because of the way he would say things.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
interesting
this book was interesting. but it wasnt the best book. i give it a 6 or 7
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
only read half of it but okay so far
the book was okay.... most of it is confusing as its aimed for 13+. all my family(who are 13+) want to read it and guess wat they loved it . and my mum felt so sorry for "john" after the 1st chapter!!!!! overall that i have read its quiet boring not recormended for under 12!!!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
I LOVED IT! I cried and laughed
I LOVED THIS BOOK! I just finished it and can relate to this boy. He must feel so alone in this world. The author made it so we can feel like we were actually there ! 5 star book I have told all my friends to read this book!
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