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Eclipse: The Twilight Saga, Book 3
(2007, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Stephenie Meyer)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Engrossing vampire read is bad model of romance.
Themes in this book include: dating/crushes, friendship
updated 09.25.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Eclipse: The Twilight Saga, Book 3
Parents need to know that, aside from some kissing and one violent fight, the main concern here is how Bella is portrayed. This book follows the conventions of a romance novel -- the heroine is completely helpless, and completely obsessed with her love, and this is portrayed as perfectly OK instead of unhealthy.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Bella's relationship with Edward. Why is she so obsessed with him? Why can't she be apart from him? Do you think this is what true love is really like? Do you think it's healthy? Why or why not?
- Why do you think the Twilight series, with the books and now the movies, is so popular, even with adults?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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um human its not a movie just sayin
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
good for both kids ant adults
love it
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
I really enjoyed this book, but one thing that was a little disturbing was the fighting. To kill a vampire, one must tear them apart and burn them. With a fight so the death with many vampires involved, this happens a lot and Bella talks about how she see arms and legs ripped off, which can be pretty disturbing for younger kids.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
poor quality movie
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Ratings at a Glance
| 40% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 30% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 30% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 30% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 30% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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