There is to much kissing in this. it gets a bit boring there is some unnessicary talking in it. I don't think kids 11+. I am elleven and was 10 when i read it. i greatly enjoyed it but got quite board at times.
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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. -
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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.
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- 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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- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Negative role models
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Lovey-dovey Twilight
The only problem here for me, is that Bella and Edward are WAY too obsessed with each other. They can't stay away from each other for more than a day, which I think it pretty pathetic. They say they love each other, but I think it's more of an infatuation sort of thing (like in Titanic; between Jack and Rose), and if we kids/teens get the image of love as the "love" portrayed in Twilight, they may have the wrong idea.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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- Educational
- Good role models
My opinion on all 4 books
I soo love all the Twilight books but there are things that bother me. Not that It isn't the best ever! It's just that people started hateing Edward in the second and they need to realise that Edward thought that he was saving Bella and that he would take the problems with him. He even went hunting for Victoria to make sure Bella was safe. Then Jacob was really mean to Bella because she made it sooo clear she wanted Edward. She HIT him when he kissed her, doesn't that say she wants Edward and that was sooo not cool? The deal she made with Edward was great, They both got what they wanted and they would stick to it. Love Eclipse, it is the best book if you want action. Even the guys could get into it. There was only a few flaws in ALL 4 books so the story is obviously the best ever. Love Twilight and go TEAM EDWARD!!!!! Love you Stephenie Meyer! Thanks for the best books ever!
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
Answer to cocobean16
1. wouldnt you be a little annoyed if most of your friends didnt talk to you anymore because the love of your life left you and you were upset? 2. Bella is 18, i would be quite suprised if most 18 year old werent thinking about that 3. there are quite a lot of things for Bella to be angry about in the book 4. I dont know how you mean it, but graduation is a big part of the story for Bella, when she is going to be turned into an immortal and all that. 5. sex is not a swear word Excellent Book Defo Recommend it for peeps 12 + over
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| 43% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 29% | of parents say it's too violent |
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