Peace, Love and Baby Ducks (by Lauren Myracle)
common sense media says
Realistic portrayal of sisterly love keeps story afloat.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this book does include one teen drinking scene that ends when Carly walks in on her sister in bed with an older boy. There is some swearing, and outspoken Carly also talks about breasts, thongs, etc.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Carly walks in on Anna and Cole in bed together, noting that "his lips are on hers and his hand is under her shirt."
Language:
The author uses rough language here and there, like the s-word and slut. Also, lots of talk about Anna's developing body -- and everyone's reaction to it.
Consumerism:
Some casual references to Sephora, Urban Outfitters, YouTube, etc.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Carly's 14-year-old sister has a party when their parents go out of town. Kids drink to excess, including Anna.
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Squid Kid
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Not a Book about Saving Ducklings
I picked this up thinking it would be about a kid who cares for ducklings (I'm a serious animal lover), and I read it cover-to-cover. The book has some pretty bad things in it, like for example, they talk about thongs as well as body parts. The S-word is used a bunch of times, and they make fun of Christianity (I trust in God with all my heart and accept Him as my Savior). The B-word and A-word are also used. This part might not bother some people, but there are tons of references to brand names, crushes, and lip gloss, and I'm a tomboy, so this book kind of made me dump out my juice. They also stereotyped people. For example, Carly doesn't shave her legs yet, so Payton calls her a "homosexual". Just because you don't shave your legs yet doesn't mean you are gay! (I don't yet because I'm still too young, and I certainly am not!) Boys are always calling Annie "sexilicious", and that's a disturbing comment to women. DON'T even THINK of picking this up.
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soccer_411
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
12+
I thought it was such a good book! It was really interesting and showed good emotion. Under age 12 might be a little iffy but otherwise it's wonderful!
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time1212
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
AWSOME!!!!!
the book starts off a little slow, but once you get to the 5or 6th chapter, the book get's really good
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awesomenessgirl51
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!
This is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE books!!!! I gave it positive messages beacuse Carly sticks up for her younger sister Anna. There are cuss words here and there. At one part, Anna throws a party, which involves drinking. I also gave it sexual behavior because Carly finds her sister with the boy that she likes in bed, kissing. Overall a very good book for mature kids!!!!!
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cheer15
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
where can i get it i want 2 no?
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hamstergurl09
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
Meh.
This book is basically about the protagonist's sister's boobs. I wish I was joking. I thought the protagonist was a cool, quirky girl, though, who wasn't afraid to be herself and really cared about her sister. WARNING: It's a major chicklit. (chicklit= literature for chicks).
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AlinaW.
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Amazing Connections!
I'd grab this book for any tween or teen girl with a younger sister, especially one only a couple of years younger then them. I was amazed at how on-spot Lauren Myracle got the older-sister-younger-sister roles right! Although the book does talk about Anna and her developing body, and everyone's reaction, the lessons in here are positive, and it's a great little read for any tween or teen girl.
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MFerrent
parent of 7 and 10 year old
parent of 7 and 10 year old
I gave this book a 3/5 stars because it was talking to much about drugs and was kind of not appropriate because my daughter read it and she was showing me stuff i was hoping her not to for a 10 year old.
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krazykoolkookie
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
You Will Lov This Book!
I read it because i love ducks & just thought it would be 4 my enjoyment but i ended up loving the book. its one of my fave books now!
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emogirl2000
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
i luv this book and i luv this book i think its for more middle tweens to early teens
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TheRhea
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Nice Story. Kind of iffy.
I loved this book. It had a very positive message, because no matter what happens, and no matter what she does or says, Carly always sticks up for Her sister. the only bad role model for kids is the one boy in this story, who cheats on his girlfriend and is in bed with Carly's little sister.
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OGORMAN
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
For mature teens 13+
This was an all around good book except for a small part in the beginning of the book where a boy gets one of the sisters in trouble for looking up a porn website at school. Nothing is described about the website or what is on it. There is also a party where teen drinking is involved and some teens are described to be puking and peeing on the walls. Throughout all of their troubles, the two sisters do grow closer together in the end.
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summerluver
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
great for 13 and up
This was a very good book. It is a great example of sisterly love. There is one scene in the book that is iffy. It is a party scene and Carly, Anna's sister, gets very drunk, and is making out with a guy older than her on her bed. Other than that this is a great book for teens 13 and up!!! (:
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23SEAGLASS
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
AWESOME!
THIS BOOK WAS AWESOME! I thought the beginning was REALLY funny!
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NinjaSquadxP
teen, 13 years old
teen, 13 years old
Great Book. DEFINITELY reccommend it :)
It's a really great book. i have to say that lauren myracle is one of my fave authors, but that one party scene is a little much. i suggest that you make sure your kid is "ready" to read about more mature stuff like this :) :). Kids 10 and under DEFINITELY shouldn't read this because they might get some thoughts put in their mind that shouldn't be there :P
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blob77
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
good for mature tweens and teens
i love the book so far. im on the baby ducks part i just started it. lauren myracle is my all time favorite author. go lauren!!!
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zaita
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
defenitly cant tell a book by its cover
not worth reading tottaly blah i thought it would either be romantic or about baby ducks but NO it looks like a kids book but is completely not
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