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All teen and kid reviews for Three Cups of Tea

Age
9
Average rating based on 6 kid and teen reviews:
  • 67% say there are positive messages
  • 50% say there are positive role models
  • 33% say it's educational
Kid, 13 years old
November 8, 2009
 
I really love this book, but may be scary.

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Teen, 16 years old
March 19, 2010
 
Awesome messages trump dullness at times . . .
The story of Greg Mortinson and his pursuit to eventually build a ton of schools in Pakistan is a great one, but if you're over 12, I'd suggest that you read the actual version of Three Cups of Tea. It's a little more factual, and can get a bit boring at times as they describe the building process a little too extensively, etc. but it's generally a great book with a great lesson. There's a little bit of talk of sex, violence, etc. but nothing mature tweens and teens can't handle. An awesome story and an awesome man in this book.

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Kid, 12 years old
March 5, 2009
 
What IS it like to live in Pakistan?
I really enjoyed this book. It is about a man's mission to help the world by educating kids in Pakistan. I think this book is good for kids 8 and up to read to themselves if they are good readers or kids 7 to be read to.

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Teen, 15 years old
September 6, 2010
 
Good non-fiction book for ages 8 and up
Some of the events may be frightening to younger readers, but nothing too bad. What Greg Mortenson did for the people of Korphe was amazing. I hope to read the original soon.

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Kid, 12 years old
April 28, 2010
 
Brilliant!
It was an AMAZING book. It made me cry and it got me thinking. It shows us that we are all so lucky, even when we think we don't have much. It reminded me that I should be grateful to have food on the table and a nice warm bed. I immediately joined a group to save up money for Pennies for Peace. I say 'on for 9 and up' because thats when kids can really savor it and understand it. A great book!

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Kid, 12 years old
August 7, 2010
 
loved it
I loved this book! I was really touched.I thought it would be boring, but it wasn't.

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