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(2006, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Lauren Myracle)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Sequel written in IM messages may appeal to teens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Parents are discussed by girls as drinkers and poor role models.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Girls discuss kissing, fondling, oral sex, being naked in bed with boys, masturbation. Discusion of flirtation between male teacher and students.
  • Language:

    In dialogue, there are exclamations of f---, etc..
  • Consumerism:

    Mentioning of specific clothing stores and types of dress.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    One charactrer experiments with pot. She also is picked up by police for buying. Her parents are drinkers and admit to trying pot themselves.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About ttfn

Parents need to know that this sequel to ttyl is again written entirely in IM text-message form. They discuss a variety of controversial topics, including the pressure to smoke pot, parents with drinking problems, and exploring sexual feelings for the first time. A girl gets busted buying marijuana, another gets caught in bed with a boy, and the third takes a cross-country bus trip without telling anyone. Parents are portrayed as poor role models.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why this sequel was written. Does the story make it worth another round -- or is it popular just because of the format? What are the limitations of writing in IM text? What challenges do you think the author faced? The girls spend most of their time discussing boys, sex, drugs and little about homework, tests, or any positive extracurricular activities. Is this a realistic portrayal?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages

    For Teens Only

    LOOVVEEDDDD ITTTTT

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    i luved it !!!!!!!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative role models

    i think that is just kinda tell me wat to avoid and how NOT to behave

  4. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    TTFN IS FRICKIN AWESOME!!!! :)

    I luved this book and its so excitin! OMG, I finished the series in a week. also read ttyl and l8r g8r! u will luv it! :) :0 ;)

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