New Moon: The Twilight Saga, Book 2
(2006, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Stephenie Meyer)Ratings at a Glance
| 42% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 42% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
HATE
hate it thats it final
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
best book out of the saga! This deals with the loss of romance and how sometimes its hard to cope with the situation.. and way more intense and action packed compared to the first/.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Loved it, the film better be good, nothings wrong with it, guess theres too many ciritics out there spamming concerns 14+ age should give it a read
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Educational
New moon
I love it , but some of the scences are too grown for children under 17+
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Just read it.. matter of fact.. read all four books!
I loved this book. It is very on point with the way teenagers over react to break ups and regular high school drama with a touch of the supernatural to make it interesting. A great bit of fun!
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
Entertaining action--but not great role models for teens
I'm an adult and I enjoyed this--but keep in mind I'm a Harry Potter fan. I like the fantasy and mythical creatures. The love triangle is a bad example of what you should do at any age. At least there is some remorse on the part of Bella. And her attitude is a bit annoying--but then maybe that's the Mom in me coming out!
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
From the 4 books , this one is actually okay written, Jacob is the only character that comes as real on this series, But like I said anti-feminist all over again. Bella needs Edward's permision to see Jacob, even though he is her best friend, she is still lying to her dad, and does not care at all about her friends at school. This books have no morals, or real friendship. The only chapter I liked was about Jasper and Not Bella and Edward. At least Jasper and Alice can keep to each other.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
again this series is way too anti-feminist, Romance shouldn't be about killing yourself. Bella tries to kill herself becuase she feels bad, we all feel bad at some point, but the brave ones stand up to life, the cowards, try to jump off a clif. Also Bella needs protection from Men, either Edward or Jacob she is a Mary sue. Meyer is a horrible writter
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
Horrible role models, fans and characters alike
Bella can't live without a man. I'll leave it at that, and just say that while this book can be enjoyable, it should not be read by impressionable minds. The fans of this series can get crazy - so don't take your kid to a midnight premier of anything, because people have been nearly crushed to death by "Twi-hards."
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
I really love this book...
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
simply wonderful
I loved the twilight movie, so I knew that I would love the book New Moon. I don't think I have ever been aching to pick a book up, this was different I couldn't hardly get anything else done. Bella is selfish in a very understanding way. it just makes every other book to follow much more interesting.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
Not good
This book was sort of boring. Though I was glad to see some independence in Bella - she's such a bad role model... and not a very interesting character... weak.
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
great love story
I didn't think the common sense review was hardly fair for this, because it's not just about a seventeen year old who is in love with a vampire. And it's not over long either in fact after you or your child read this your going to be wishing it was longer. And parents do your kid a favor and let them read this. there is no language or anything else bad for that matter. I haven't seen a person who has read it, and it's not there favorite series.
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
So while I absolutely was entranced by the first book, the second was a disappointment. There was a lot of language, and especially from a Mormon author, I was shocked that she would include such language on a book especially geared and targeting the younger readers. My 12 year old sister loved the first book. After reading it, and loving it, despite the quite passionate exploits of teenage love, the second I approached with caution. I told my sister I would read it before her and see how appropriate for a 12 year old. Needless to say, the language alone kept me from giving my sister my approval. Along with the ever so melancholy and depressing mind of Bella after Edward leaves, it is definietly not an uplifting piece of literature. I step lightly as I even dare to think of reading the next. My sister, however, I consider saved from an exposure to such a dark, tactless piece of fiction.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Love the Series
i loved the book new moon. You cant stop reading, i couldnt put the book down. The only part i didnt really like was the fct that Edward leaves for so long. He pretty much the best part of the book and hes gone for over half of it but the ending makes up for it. Its very creativie and theres some action to wich i loved!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Least favorite of the 3
This was my least favorite of the Twilight series...BUT an important part of the story that is necessary to lead into "Eclipse'. I still really enjoyed this book. I would let my kids read this, but i know what my kids can handle.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Another great book in the series, I loved it! Although not my favorite one, this book is necessary when taking the series into account.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Not as good as Twilight
While I enjoyed this book, it was not as good as Twilight. Also, there were times I just wanted to slap Bella and tell her to get on with her life (when Edward left), but I do remember just how hard that is to do when your heart is broken. My biggest complaint is that Edward wasn't in this book enough. If you haven't read Twilight, READ IT FIRST.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Good, but somewhat slow at parts
The books were recommended to me by friends, and I really enjoyed them. New Moon is a bit slower, as the Cullens are only in the beginning and the end, and the plot seemed to jump around a little bit. I would definitely recommend reading it twice, so that you go back and catch the stuff missed in trying to hurry to see what happens to Edward. I would recommend them to a mature teen audience.
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
NEW MOON REVIEW
i like the 1st book and new moon i want to see the movie new moon. i hope they come out with all of the other books for movies. These are some good books i want to read the reast of them.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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Great for teens, but iffy for tweens
I just love the whole Twilight series! I read them when I was 12, and I don't think that kids should really be any younger than that because they would appreciate it more when they are older. Great book, it almost made me crey at one point
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
perfect for who don't like vampires movies
i hate twinlight,is too pacific to a vampire movieand book(but i don't think those things are vampires i think they are aliens)
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
Suckish story with lame morals
Bella gets depressed when her (sparkly) boyfriend leaves her. She's like a black hole. Bella does dangerous things because she can hear Edward's voice inside her head. When there's a possibility that Edward can come back, Bella completely dumps Jacob.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
over all a good book
Bella falls into a depression. Jacob brings her out of it and is my favorite person in the saga. My favorite book in the saga.A very good book.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
more sad than all of the other ones so i didnt read it all
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Twilight is great but do not like the characters
Love the saga but really do not like the characters. None of the characters in this series are very human at all, they are all not very well thought through, and very perfect with set ideas. The characters are not relatable. Edward is so selfless and perfect that through the saga he just gets really annoying nad the same oes for bella who is revealed to be not so selfless and infact very self involved.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
"New Moon" the best
Definitely the best book out of the saga. The book is about the love, loss, and friendship that Bella encounters and i think that if you were going to decide to read just one of the Twilight books, it should be New Moon.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
New Moon book review
The book New Moon by Stephanie Meyer is a great book for those who want to read an exciting story. Bella and Edward first met in the first book, Twilight. They become good friends until Edward and his family move away due to their secret. Bella goes through many obstacles with her new friend, Jacob, after Edward leaves. when Bella comes home one day to find a familiar face inside her houes, things suddenly pick up in the story and Bella ends up going to Italy. I thought this book was good. Towards the beginning it was slow. The middle was okay and th end really picked up to the point where I couldn't put it down. New Moon answered many of my questions after I finished reading the first book in the saga.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Very emotional
I think it is an amazing book, writen very well and is very emotional, I found myself sharing Bellas feelings through alot of the book.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
Amazing, Complaining
I loved it! The only thing I didn't like was that Bella complained A LOT. L-O-T. It was amazing writing and Stephenie Meyer is great. You can check out her website! stepheniemeyer.com!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
WORST TWILIGHT BOOK EVER!
WORST TWILIGHT BOOK EVER! OK so I read the first book and I was hooked, expecting something better, and then Smeyer writes New Moon. An epic-fail of a novel! The Volturi are the only cool vampires because they actully kill people! Just horrible!
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
perfect for tweens and up
Totally awesome book. It's just as good as twilight, only better. The jumping off the cliff thing for fun thing was sorta weird and the hearing voices thing was weird too, but it was great!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
perfect for teenz but maybe ok for tweens
very good book if your in to this genre if you dont like reading you'll love this book! its a real page turner
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Ages 10-11+
I liked it alot and didnt read any horrible things but Edward has to separate from Bella.She spends most of her time with Jacob throughout the story.Hearing voices of Edward in her head alot.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
i thought this one was kinda boring but still enjoyed it so stop bashing it haters!!!!!!!!!!! this book rocked jerks!!!!!!! bella is depressed and you go mentall if your depressed cant you remember that bella and edward were in love and when you lose the one you love you preatty much give up on life and edward did admit he was coming back to beg her to take him back anyway so stop being judgementally.
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Oh why oh why!
Warning! Do not watch the new trailer! Watch it, and you'll be sorry. (I cried)
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
I just love these books.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
Role Models?
Good. But for a Christian girl like me and many more we shouldn't obsess over vampires. Good book but, no so great role models.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Equivalent to its predecessor, satisfactory-wise
Book Review: I finally finished the highly anticipated "New Moon" last night and must say I was impressed. It is a very long book and could get tedious at moments, but for the majority of the book, it was entertaining. If you enjoyed Twilight, you'll like this as well. Stephanie's New Moon book is highly similar with Twilight, by the writing and characters. All I can say is that the book is highly entertaining and is a great follow-up to Twilight and is equivalent in the satisfactory department of its predecessor. Parental Advisory: I think the book is appropriate for ages eleven and up. There is some kissing, but there's not a plethora of it. There is minimal to no profanity and the profanity spoken is very tame, examples include "hell" and "d*mn'. There is no drinking or drugs. There's more violence here but not grotesque and not used at an excess. Overall: 4/5 I recommend this book to avid book readers. Great writing and characters. I'm starting on Eclipse and will do a review on that when I'm done.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
LOVE this book, although it is probably the worst in the series, but still good.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
NOT THE BEST
mot the best twilight book but still pretty good....
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Good for 12+
I really liked the twilight book, but the New Moon book didn't impress me as much. It was a lot slower. There aren't really any issues except a little violence.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
I think it was a great book!!! I don't know about if it's the best because I haven't read them all. And I recremend it to everyone!!!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
The Twilight Saga : New Moon
I love this book!!!! I have read all of them, and can't wait for the rest of the movies!
