I loved this book. I am a 14 year old girl. It was extremely hard to get through yet I couldn't put it down. I do like books that talk about difficult times people are having in their lives, oddly enough, because they are real. I think it's a fantastic book like this. It's good for teens over 14 who are used to reading these kind of books. Its good for teens over 16 if they haven't, but will still be a difficult read due to the content. I did cry at the end because of the result ((I never even saw it coming!!)) and it was just an incredible read. It was graphic, yes, but it wasn't an issue with me.
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Living Dead Girl
(2008, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by Elizabeth Scott)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 17. -
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Common Sense says
Sadistic sexual abuse story is NOT for teens.
Themes in this book include: emotional abuse, physical abuse
updated 09.14.09
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About Living Dead Girl
Parents need to know that this extremely violent novel is a radical departure from Scott's previous books. It features sadistic sexual, physical, and emotional torture of a young child on nearly every page. This reviewer disagrees with other published reviews that claim the novel's abuse descriptions are not "graphic"; while Scott may not spell out every detail, it's very clear what's going on (over and over again). "Bitter taste in my mouth, like Ray's skin shoving into me -- take it, Alice, take it, open wide, that's my girl. . ." Or another passage: He "pressed my face down into his lap again, then changed his mind and moved me around, folding me into what he wanted, my head pushing into the door as he pushes into me, grunt (him) thunk (me)."
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- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
AMAZING BOOK!!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
living dead girl
i loved it...im a 19 year old and im in my senior year in a vocational school. this book, it does not matter how old you are, your always gathering information an tho it may hurt you still need it so that you may stop a bad situation before it begins. this book has all the makings. it shows that even if the person seems kind and helpful they may really have bad intentions and that you really have the power. that you CAN get away, and that ultimately you have to trust yourself yes family is there for you but really its you who lives your life so you need to learn all you can to keep yourself safe. i loved this book, and i would reccomend it to anyone who is of an age that rape is possible rape and abuse...cuz there is never an age limit on it
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Don't Judge
I don't believe people should be judging unless they have been in a similar situation. When you read its a lot different when you have gone through the same thing or something similar. I personally understand this book well. Although it has sexual and violent contents I think it is an overall fantastic book.
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
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- Good role models
Best book
I was totaly into it and it was abit violent but it was as if you were there experiencing it.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Educational
AMAZINGGG!
I LOVEEED this book ! It was sooo interesting ! I couldn't put it dowwn ! I lovedd it ! The only thing is that you have to be mature enough to read this book and understand it .
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| 50% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 50% | of parents say it's too violent |
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