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Serafina67 *urgently requires life*

(2008, Fiction - Emotions, Written by Susie Day)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Teen reveals all in blog -- with consequences.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some bad behavior including teenage tantrums. A girl threatens to run away. One girl is revealed to be an anorexic and steers a friend to a Web site celebrating and glamorizing the disease. But overall there are examples of parental guidance and attempts to settle errant behavior.

  • Violence:

    Some pretty serious bullying in which a girl is beaten up by several girls -- she even has her hair cut in one brawl.

  • Sex:

    While the sexual interactions aren't graphic, talk of kissing and "shagging" is prevalent throughout the book. There is also a lesbian teen character.

  • Language:

    Some swearing, but most of it is written in a way that readers would need to know the Web language equivalent -- "WTF" for "what the f--k. "Other swear words are spelled incorrectly, again according to online and instant message language. Swearing and name-calling are peppered throughout the book, but it isn't excessive.

  • Consumerism:

    Mention of some alcohol brands and online social networking sites.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Frequent teen drinking with several incidents in which teens get drunk and do things they later regret.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Serafina67 *urgently requires life*

Parents need to know that there is lots of teen drinking, "shagging" references (British term for sex), and in-school bullying incidents, including one that results in a girl having her hair cut by the bullies. There are also issues with anorexia (one girl encourages another to access a pro-anorexia Web site) and parent/child fights. Swearing is mostly in Web language, such as "WTF."

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  • Families can talk about protecting personal information when using online social networking sites. What problems did Sarah encounter by revealing personal information online? Have you ever revealed too much online?

    Families can also talk about why online communication is no substitute for in-person communication. How do you think things would have turned out if Sarah had gone to her friend about her eating disorder instead of posting it online? What issues could have Sarah avoided had talked to her parents more? Do you have things you wish you could talk to your parents about?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Kaya_Chan17
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 5.0

    I am a High School Senior, I am currently reading Serafina in my Senior English class but read the book when I was like 15. I think it relates to us kids. Not me personally but most if not all my friends.

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