I first read this book in 7th grade, and it is still amazing to me. It inspires young girls to keep trying and empowers us to stand up for ourselves, others, and for what we know is right. Not only is the story plot great, but The House on Mango Street is a series of vignettes so it gives your child a wider range of variety in what they read. This is not an easy read. The language may be easy, but in order to truly get Sandra Cisneros's story, you must be able to reflect on the passages. I do recommend this book to any one who is willing to go on the journey with Cisneros. If you are thinking about or wanting your child to read this magnificent book, you should read it as well.

You have to go into this book with an open mind or you will not enjoy it. I think the reason people are saying that they dislike this book so much is because it is GRITTY. This book is written from the point of view of a young girl who lives in an poor, largely Hispanic neighborhood, and is faced with many situations that most people would not come across. This book is not butterflies and daisies and girls who giggle during sleepovers. This book is about girls that were unkowningly driving around in a stolen car, who sang jump-roping songs about pregnancies, who were hit by their fathers and husbands, who had to trade money for friendship (although that situation was actually pretty light-hearted and funny). This is an AMAZING book. Don't let the strange, surprising situations unnerve you. Sandra Cisneros is a poetic master who knows more about these situations than anyone else. As a girl who recieved this book on her 12th birthday, I must tell you that the first time you read this book, you might be sickened or bored. But PLEASE! GIVE THE BOOK A CHANCE!

I thought this book was suggesting things for young girls to become involved in

i think that this is a great book for kids to read when there's nothing else to do it positive and you can learn a lot from this book.bri'A

There is some sexual behavior but it teaches a lesson. There is also is some violence but it helps you understand the problems of the neighborhood. I am 14 yrs old and I loved the message behind the issues in this book.

I like it because it tells people what the real world is like. It tells you what to expect and not think love is just come and show up at your door.This book teaches that lesson and many more.

No really, God help us. If this idiot writes another book I think the world will end. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that Sandra Cisneros is the worst author that ever lived. If anyone happens to believe that this book is "inspirational", then you must not be reading the same book. There is nothing useful in this. It is just plain bad.

its good but not for kids , its good for teens and parents