Bad Apple (by Laura Ruby)
common sense media says
School scandal story for teens is solid at its core.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the scandal at the center of this book involves an alleged affair between a teen girl and her art teacher. There is some other heavy stuff: Her sister takes pills for depression and her grandfather nearly dies. Other than that, there is a little swearing and some sweet kissing between Tola and her boyfriend.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Positive role models:
Tola is not exactly a happy, well-adjusted teenager, but readers can learn something about her willingness to keep going amid all the rumors -- and her willingness to pursue her art even amid criticism.
Violence:
Tola gets into a phyiscal confrontation with her nemesis, but it doesn't get too much past threats. Her grandfather nearly dies.
Sex:
Some kissing. Main character is accused of having an affair with her art teacher.
Language:
Words like "boobs" or "asshole" here and there.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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beeframen
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Great Book
This is a pretty good book if you like stories like Rapunzel or Rumpilstilsken and so on..... I LOVED IT
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