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All teen and kid reviews for Eclipse: The Twilight Saga, Book 3
Average rating based on 179 kid and teen reviews:
- 26% say sexual content is an issue
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Team Jacob!
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.
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Kid, 12 years old
April 7, 2011
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Do not read this is your final warning
Hatred beyond belief.It can not be expressed in words.
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Be careful of the negative relationship
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.
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Kid, 12 years old
November 21, 2010
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12+
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
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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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i love twilight
The good stuff
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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.
What to watch out for
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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.
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Vampires? Come on!
I don't see why every is drooling over Edward! Come on people! Vampires are NOT real and nobody is perfect!
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eclipse review
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
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13 and Pluse a Must!
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.
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Really, really terrible
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.
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I think it's good.
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?
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11 year olds really?
haha 11 year olds on here making reviews and they have never read the book! great book for teens though
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Know Your Child
Eclispe is so far the most kiss-iest so far. Almost every chapter Edward and Bella kiss. It's still violent also, so just know your child.
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More violent than the first two. The best of the saga.
READ IT.
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so good
best out of all of the twilight books in my opinion. loved it. must read.
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I didn't enjoy this book at all!
A lot of people my age really like the dark, obsessive romance between Bella and Edward. Personally, I can't stand it! I think that Bella is a really badly portrayed character. The author seems to be making it look like it is okay to just have this totally freakily obsessive love and yet not tell anyone about it! It is implied that taking things into your own hand is fine. I really think that this book should have a better main character because Bella is(sorry there's no other way to say this) a complete idiot! She really can't think for herself and needs Edward or, in Eclipse, Jacob to help her out.
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Kid, 11 years old
August 4, 2011
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Horrible message for young kids
I read this book at a young age. Best book ever but really bad messages for kids including the kissing scenes and some violence.
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e.g. Perfect for older tweens and teens
Love this book. Bella can be very bad role model for kids considering that her life is centered around the obsessions of a boy. It also sends some positive messages that are not like other teen books, such as waiting after marriage to have sex. I think anyone over the age of 11 should be able to handle it.
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e.g. Perfect for older kids, but not for tweens keeps you literally hanging off of your seat
Alright. Eclipse is really an amazing peice of work. Its got everything, action, romance, mystery... it keeps you literally hanging off of your seat. Just because the vampires sparkle doesn't mean that people dont need to give this a chance. There are a couple fights, Edward and Bella get farther in their relationship, jacob is pretty mad throughout the book. but it is really good.
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