Sunniemom educator and parent of and 9 , 12 , 14 , 23 year old
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No plot or character development
This book should only be about 20 pages long, because the entire plot is 1) Bella loves Edward 2) Bella loves Jacob, but not THAT way. Passion, souls, melodrama, and Victoria rifling through Bella's underwear drawer. An anti-climactic fight scene about as exciting as watching grass grow.
Bella's obsession with Edward is unhealthy, and the love triangle is juvenile. Edward's behavior is creepy. It isn't cute or romantic for a guy to pay his 'sister' to kidnap his girlfriend in order to control where she goes and with whom she speaks. I also think there are serious moral implications to teenage boys dating toddlers. But maybe that's just me.
Too many trees have given their lives to publish this book already. Somebody call an editor- they could reduce Eclipse to one chapter that could be added to the end of New Moon.
Iffy 13? Really? How come?
This one is the best and most action packed book of the series. There's some cool werewolf vs. vampire stuff toward the end but, the rest of the book is just as good. I don't understand why we're saying iffy 13+ that just doesn't make any sense.
There's also some good messages etc. The wolf pack does anything its possible of to keep their people safe including Bella. And there's a strong sense of family from the Cullens.
So you guys rating is insane. Any kid that can read by themselves should be able to read this awesome book.
While I began reading the whole series, this is the one that stuck out to me the most because Bella began to put on the pressure to add sex to the relationship. While really young readers will not understand it, younger teens who are just starting to date may be confused about the message that Bella's actions are sending.
This book can be misleading to young readers without guidance. Bella's relationships are most definitely obsessive, even bordering on abusive when she claims that she cannot see her friend because he boyfriend will not allow it. Young readers may read this as if it is a fairy tale where the girl falls in love with the perfect man and has a perfect relationship. The relationship between Edward and Bella isn't one that young girls should seek to emulate. The writing is gripping and the violence is not described in gory detail. Overall, the main issue to watch out for is the romance that isn't romantic.
I loved this book, I read it when I was 10. Though it was a little depressing how Bella chose Edward. It caused Jacob to leave until Breaking Dawn at Bella and Edward's wedding. I feel for Jacob. Anyway, I think that you should be 12 to read this book because there is much violence, including much killing of the vampires. There is a great value/theme in this book, however, that you can do anything for a love in this book. By far this is the best book of the saga. It is the "choice" book. Breaking Dawn is boring because you know that Bella chose Edward, and a series of events will lead them into forever together. But the interest level goes up for Eclipse when you realize that Bella has to choose either Jacob or Edward. It should really be read.
Reading Level (RL) : 4.3
i think kids should read it too because i'm 12 and understand the whole thing. maybe 11 and up should read and 10 and down shouldn't unless they're more mature like a 12 year old. maybe mature from 8 to ten.it's a really good book too.
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Educational value:
Even teens who don't consider themselves readers may find themselves racing through this long romantic fantasy -- as well as the other big books in this series.
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Role models:
Bella is a helpless damsel in distress, and her life completely revolves around her love, from whom she can't stand to be separated, and for whom she will make any sacrifice, including her family and life. On the other hand, readers will empathize with the difficult choice facing her (Edward's love or Jacob's friendship) and be impressed that two men are able to put aside their feud to work together.
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Messages:
There is a whole "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" theme going on here as ancient foes -- vampires and werewolves -- join forces to protect Bella.
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Violence:
Vampires fight and dismember one another, with some help from werewolves. Body parts fly. A helpless teen vampire who has surrendered is killed anyway.
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Sex:
Kissing. Lots of kissing. Bella wants to have sex, but Edward says no. Bella's father awkwardly tries to have a sex talk with her.
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Language:
Not an issue.
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Consumerism:
Not an issue.
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Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not an issue.
My 11 year old was allowed to read these as long as we discussed the books and the nature of the relationship as obsessive and irresponsible. However, this book, more than the others, has sexual content. Although I like the message that they are waiting for marriage, my daughter and I had to have "the talk" before I would let her read this one.
The downside to this book is Bella is playing with two boys hearts, which can help you to talk to your child about relationships. However, Bella does want to have sex, and Edward refuses. This is a positive message to kids to wait to have sex until marriage. There is a violent scene at the end, a big fight, however I don't find it too graphic for kids 12+ maybe younger if you have been open with your kids about violence. The Cullen family is as great as ever in the role model field. Overall, I would recommend this saga to 10-12+
This is by far my favorite novel of the Twilight Saga! The book has a little of everything and is a fantastic choice for teen readers that love romance novels and love triangles.
i think both parents and kids would enjoy this book because it is very entertaining for all age groups there is nothing inappropriate in it its something that keeps you reading because of how good it is written and how it makes you read more and more you wont be able to put this book down
The books are basically saying that if you want to go out with a girl, you should threaten her currenet boyfriend, and if you're going out with a guy, you should beg him for sex, and to turn you into a vampire.
Although there is a small amount of violence some sexual behavior that my be inappropriate for some kids I greatly enjoyed Stephenie Meyer's works. If you like romance and action this is for you! Adults may enjoy this book as well.
Honestly, I'm a huge fan of the books and the movies. I think that it really does relate to teens in this time. It shows the pressures to have sex. Girls do have boyfriends. They have best friends that they are also in love with. Boys are controlling now, especially if their girlfriend is talking to someone they hate. And the book wasn't written for Bella to be a role model to girls. It was written to entertain teens. And Edward said "No" to sex. Edward Cullen is a guy that girls strive after. If he says "No" to sex, girls will want a guy like that. I think that is a good message in the book and even in the movie. The fighting shows kind of how it is in high school. You have people that hate each other and are trying to get back at someone. It happens. It's just basically all analogies. So, I believe it sends a good message to teens. It tells them to wait until marriage to have sex, to find a guy that you love and to marry him. To always keep your head held high. To sacrifice for people you love. It's a great message. But that's just an opinion of a 15 year old. What do I know?