Private (by Kate Brian)
common sense media says
Yet another cliquey series, but with a nicer star.
parents & educators say
- 40% say sexual content is an issue
- 40% say there are positive role models
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Reed obsesses over a clique of popular girls who can sometimes be quite mean: They pressure her to steal a test, break up with her boyfriend, and spike a teacher's drink; later they even conspire to have another girl thrown out for cheating. Also, Reed's boyfriend -- whom she loses her virginity to -- drinks, deals drugs, and pushes her down in a rage. There is also some swearing and mean talk, along with a little label name-dropping.
Violence:
At a party, Thomas holds Reed down against her will -- then pushes her to the ground in anger.
Sex:
Reed loses her virginity and also sneaks around to be with her boyfriend.
Language:
Some swearing and mean talk.
Consumerism:
A sprinkling: Mercedes, Kerastase hair products, Abercrombie, Coke, Lucky Charms
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Thomas deals drugs, other characters drink; Reed's mother is an addict, as are Thomas' parents.
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Based on 5 parent & educator reviews:
- 40% say sexual content is an issue
- 40% say there are positive role models
- 40% say there are positive messages
- 40% say it's educational
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blondieb123
educator and parent of 14 , 15 , and 18 year old
educator and parent of 14 , 15 , and 18 year old
One of my favorite books ever!
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I_Love_My_Dog
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
one of my favorite books
i loved it! i read all of the books that came out
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i_loV-katE_brian
teen, 18 years old
teen, 18 years old
kate brian is a teenge idol
i t˙ink that everyone should read this book all the books like i have there funny sad emotional i love them it very good to read if your 14 n over then yes i recommend this book i mean yes there curseing n sex bu it all censored it not going into detail it like a qiuck 11/2 second the metion sex and the drugs yes bit like the sex it very low not any big deal it like any regular shcool. if that was a school i would want to go there and never leave i cryed when i was reading this book i smiled and it was so good i read it in 2 hours all whole novel nd it usally takes me atlease 2 days to read a novel not this cant wait tell the nxt vbook to be published
sincerly
shapelle aka sappy aka i_love_kate_brian
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shanmae2
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Love, Love Love It!!
Loved this book and the whole series great role moels Reed knows how to stick up for herself and is just great! The series isn a great book for younger kids because theyre not mature enough probably. But i fly through!!Started last year!!
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CV_Airwin
parent of 8 and 14 year old
parent of 8 and 14 year old
Not sure I'd let any teen read any of the books in this series until they have the maturity to understand what is and is not appropriate behavior.
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RachiiBbzXx
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
AMAZING, READ READ READ 10000000/10 Its so good, its off the scale
I LOVE this series by Kate Brian. I read it in a day, every time i went to put it down, i couldnt it was just so good - I could not wait to read the next one. It was completely AMAZING. I suggest the ages would be the same age as me (well, when i started to read it i was 13 so anything from 13 and above, not hard to understand) but it was AM AZING, i am completely obsessed with it, i love Kate Brian for giving us such great books, AMAZING 10000000/5, honestly, if you get the chance, read them
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livelaughlovex3
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
SUCH A GOOD BOOK=]
this book is amazing and i am on the 8th book=] not good for younger kids but one of my favorite books, its catchy, funny, and teaches girls how to stand up for themselves and how to deal with things. its an awesome book.
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shannon_averag ...
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Can't get enough of those clique stories!
It was amazing book! The whole series actually! just reading the back got me interested!!!!! *Laughs* I absolutely L-O-V-E-D it!!! Well lets get to the point... READ THIS BOOK! Its AWESOME! 'member read it!
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tiffanae
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK
This book was so awesome! And i have already read the next 4 in the series an they are just as good if not better. Reed comes to Easton Academy expecting to find peace from her drug- popping mother. She wants to have a normal life where she can just concentrate on her schoolwork. But then she meets Thomas. The man of her dreams. Or so she thinks. Then there are these girls who literally own everyone and everything. Reed has a desire to befriend them. But their dormatry is a sorority that involves hazing, and friends for life. Who knew private school could be so interesting????
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K3N6A11
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
AMAZING SERIES!!!!!
This was one of my favorite books ive ever read. i started reading them when i was either 12 or early 13 and now im 14 and i still love them! They grab your attention from the very first chapter and they keep your attention. They leave me **mesmerized** but they are a little risque at times. Overall fantastic books though despite everything!! well worth buying every book!!!
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My Opinion Matters
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Read This Book... My Review will help!!
By ten most kids have had the 'talk' with their parents. If not, this book is not appropriate for your child. I have read all of these they look real crappy, but their really not. kate Bryan's writing is inspiring. The Sexual Content is a little weird. It talks about boys slipping their hands under your shirt into you're bra and squeezing your breasts. If your child know's the difference between bad and good when it comes to sex - It safe for them to read. If not, wait a few years. There are positive messages. Reed stands up for herself when it comes to putting Alcohol into her teachers water bottle. Though, she does get pushed around by the billing girls Thomas tells her you dont need popular's to be popular. This is good just discuss with your children the sexual content and your kid will probably enjoy these books.
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Principessa123
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Not so sure
Interesting storyline, but what's going on with teen drinking, smoking etc.? The whole time I was reading it, I was worried if my mom will see what's going on inside.
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beachbabe0224
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Great Book
I read this book recently and thought it was great! It started off slow but got really exciting. There is some mature content in this book such as sex, language and drugs so I suggest this book for older teens. I plan to read the rest of the series!
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14liz14
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Best book ever
One of the best books I have ever read! yes, there may be some inappropriate parts, But it all happens in life. its a really entertaining, awesome, amazing book. READ it! you wont regret it.
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mambobird
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
amazing seies, quick read
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Smaltby
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
love :)
Love it so much... insainly addictive can not put down read. Reed makes a good role model, though she does some stupid stuff we clearly see how apposed she is to other tings and we see all the consequences of her foolish actions.
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