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Talia Talk

(2008, Fiction - School, Written by Christine Deriso)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Kid turns to podcasting to find her voice and dish advice.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    This is one of the few teen/tween stories in which there are really good lines of communication open between kids and parents. Talia and her mom talk openly about their feelings, including their frustrations. There are a few instances of mean girl behavior, but it's counteracted by great lessons in being a friend.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    There are a few vague and empty threats of bodily harm by a tough girl, but it's just talk.

  • Sex:

    The kids in this book are in the wanting-to-date, worried-about-impressing-the-opposite-sex stage.

  • Language:

    Some mild name calling ("dork," "stuck-up," etc.), but nothing really objectionable.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Talia Talk

Parents need to know that there's nothing to worry about in this book. It covers the topics of parental death, friendships, mean girls, and privacy.

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  • Families can talk about how friendships change. Are you still friends with kids you were friends with in second or third grade? Why or why not? How do relationships change as people grow up? What are some of the good things Talia learned about friendship?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
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    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
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    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

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    i love it, its on task and make me wanna jump

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