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ttfn
(2006, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Lauren Myracle)
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Common Sense says
Sequel written in IM messages may appeal to teens.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–16
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of ttfn was written by Pam Gelman
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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Book Summary
Angela's father loses his job and uproots the family to California. Meanwhile, Maddie hooks up with a guy from another school who has another love interest but fools around with her on the side (he also introduces her to pot, and she manages to get busted for buying). Finally Zoe, the stereotypical good girl, gets involved with a male co-worker, who formerly had a crush on Angela. Fighting ensues between the girls. But they pull together when miserable Angela comes back to Atanta via Greyhound without telling her parents.
Is It Any Good?
Young teens will be happy to know that SnowAngel, mad maddie, and zoegirl are back in TTFN, a sequel to ttyl, also written in text message format. It's a quick read that at times is funny, poignant, and touching, but the intensity of problems shared is lost in the sing-songy rhythm of text messages, complete with graphic smiley faces and dramatic punctuation.
The book's format enables the reader to be a voyeur, learning about the deepest secrets of teen girls. It will appeal to younger teen readers or those who haven't had such experiences. Older teens will probably be bored by the tribulations of these girls and their egocentric dialogue (and the book's predictable conclusions).
Publisher’s Details
Publisher: Amulet Books, Publication date: 03/01/2006
Number of pages: 224, Price: $15.95 (hardcover)
Read Aloud: 14, Read Alone: 14
Number of pages: 224, Price: $15.95 (hardcover)
Read Aloud: 14, Read Alone: 14
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Iffy For Me
A good series but not for my age.
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Educational
For Teens Only
LOOVVEEDDDD ITTTTT
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Educational
i luved it !!!!!!!
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- 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
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| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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