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Peace, Love and Baby Ducks

(2009, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Lauren Myracle)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Realistic portrayal of sisterly love keeps story afloat.

Themes in this book include:   dating/crushes, family relationships

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Carly sticks up for Anna when her mother makes comments about her weight, telling her, "Anna's not chubby. They're called breasts."
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • 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.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Peace, Love and Baby Ducks

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.

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  • Families can talk about the comments Carly's mother makes about Anna's changing body. Carly stands up for her sister when her mother hints that she is fat, but her mother continues to make comments. Do you think a lot of teens feel body image pressure from their parents?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
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    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
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    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

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    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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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
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    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 0.0

    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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