Rumble Fish (by S. E. Hinton)
common sense media says
Realistic portrait of a kid with no future.
parents & educators say
- 33% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that many teenagers and reluctant readers recognize and appreciate this realistically written story of a kid with no hope, living in a world of violence where only the tough survive.
Positive role models:
The main character fights and steals, smokes and drinks, with no
guidance from parents or his school. He is, however, opposed to drugs.
guidance from parents or his school. He is, however, opposed to drugs.
Violence:
Descriptions of a knife fight and mugging, with resulting injuries. A boy is shot and killed by the police.
Sex:
Two brief descriptions of heavy necking, with kissing only.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Drinking and smoking.
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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
- 33% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
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bibliophile
adult
adult
Couldn't even finish...
Okay, I've read The Outsiders and That Was Then, This is Now, and I loved both, so I'm definitely not against S.E.Hinton. However, I tried reading both this book and Tex, and I had to stop because of the amounts of swearing. Within the first twenty pages of this book, there had been six or seven swear words. Tex wasn't as bad, but still high. I can't tell you anything else, other than I really wanted to read them but felt dirty after the first few pages. Proceed at your own risk! I highly recommend Outsiders and That Was Then, This is now (See my reviews for info)
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pepsicola14
teen, 13 years old
teen, 13 years old
Great book with a little violance.
Rumble is one of my favorite books ever. it is really good and is, a little violant. that is my only concern. I think oter then that, it's fine. It's no worse then Hinton's The Outsiders. If you feel so, please respond to my review, I want to know what you think of it, agree, disagree, tell me! It's a wonderful book, but it makes you feel kind of crazy if you read it for to long of time. And tell me what you think! I need it for a progect!!
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Coredestroy
parent of 12 year old
parent of 12 year old
Easy read, advanced message
Good book as long as it is followed up with some good discussion. The positive messages are hidden in resolution of the plot. It becomes more of an example of what not to do.
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sexisadie1
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
READ THE BOOK
the book was very good and it inspired me 2 not drink,
or be in any type of gangs....U WILL LOVE IT...
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hicksbuilt
teen, 18 years old
teen, 18 years old
a good freshman reader
Rusty-James’s only direction in life is to be exactly like his brother, Motorcycle Boy. Even though all his brother does is drift thoughtlessly through life. Rusty-James is stuck seemingly for the rest of his life in a crummy neighborhood because he refuses to rely on anything but his physical strength.
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