Nation (by Terry Pratchett)
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Philosophical survival story with a bit of humor.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the climax of the story is a fight to the death between a man and a young teen, in which the man shoots at and injures the boy. Children kill adults with poison and axes, and a plot point involves the making and drinking of beer.
Violence:
A child poisons one man, and smashes another's face with a bowl. A lengthy battle in which a man repeatedly shoots at a boy, wounding him. A boy kills a man with an ax. References to cannibalism, beheadings, skulls.
Sex:
Mild references to admiring ladies' legs.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Drinking and drunkenness. A child drinks and is sick. Part of the plot revolves around making beer.
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noveleater
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
A fun read, but a little slow.
Wow. This book is a really interesting novel about surviving on a deserted island. An adult is murdered, by only a kid. (!!!!!!??????)
A kid is shot at multiple times, and a boy drinks beer, which gets him pretty, darn sick! They make beer, and there is a scene where a lady is in labor and her baby is born with the help of a girl. There is drawings done by the boy showing a girl's chest. And then draws a picture of a boy with his lower waist showing. There is singing, and a giant wave nearly kills a man. The language is what you would expected on a deserted- island- plot- book, if you know what I mean. I wouldn't be too worried about young kids reading this, just as long as they aren't learning anything they haven't before, like the difference between a girl and a boy. There isn't blood, and your child would probably learn a few things, as a lady's modesty is a man's priority in this book, which is true. I liked this book, but the reason why I gave one less star, is because of the humor that isn't there. I have read other Terry Pratchet books and have loved them because of the humor, but this book was missing Terry's charm. See 'ya and enjoy!
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