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Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Gifted, Book 1

(2009, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Marilyn Kaye)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Great lit? No. Fun for reluctant readers? Yes.

Themes in this book include:   materialism, peer pressure

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Positive messages of learning to see things from others' points of view, but also negative ones about improving social status through clothing, hairstyles, and makeup.

  • Role models:

    The main character is mean to other children and even her own mother, but learns to see things from their points of view.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    A man hits his wife, a child is hit by a car.

  • Sex:

    A mention of boobs.

  • Consumerism:

    Handbag, clothing, toy, bookstore, department store brands mentioned.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A mention of teens using drugs and another of smoking, a mother is a drunk whose daughter has to clean up after her.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Gifted, Book 1

Parents need to know that there are brief references to drinking, smoking, drugs, spousal abuse, commercial brands, and boobs, but none are more than passing references.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about seeing things from others' points of view. Was this a good experience for Amanda? How does it change her? Do you think anyone would be changed the same way by her experience?
  • What do you think she will she do now, since sympathizing has a dangerous effect on her? Is it better to sympathize and take the consequences, or should she find another way of avoiding it?
  • What do you think of Madame's approach to their gifts? Is she right to encourage them to hide them and avoid using them? Why or why not?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    sk8ter922
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Perfect for EVERYONE!!

    I love this book!I got so addicted to it!Am ust waiting for the fourth to come out because i already read the others!But what i don't like is how short the book is.

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    sk8ter922
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Perfect for EVERYONE!!

    I love this book!I got so addicted to it!Am ust waiting for the fourth to come out because i already read the others!But what i don't like is how short the book is.

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Moxy12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    Perfect for anyone 11 or up

    Well i read the other gifted book and it was great and i just think before u read thiis u need the talk so if uu don't know what im sasying aboutt 'the talk' DON'T READ IT!

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