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Twilight: The Twilight Saga, Book 1

(2005, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Stephenie Meyer)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Overlong but engrossing popular vampire romance.

updated 02.05.09

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence :

    A brutal, bloody battle, and hints about others. And it's about vampires, after all.
  • Sex :

    Some passionate kissing.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Car brands, OTC drugs, soft drinks.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Bella uses cold medication as a sleep aid.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Twilight: The Twilight Saga, Book 1

Parents need to know that, while very mild by the standards of its genre, this is a vampire romance, so there is talk about blood and romantic kissing, as well as one battle with bloody injuries.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the view of vampirism here. It sounds like a one-way ticket to superhero powers -- what's the downside? Why is Edward reluctant to let Bella become one? Why, aside from her love for Edward, might Bella want it?
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

      • My highlights are:
      • Good role models

      its better for older kids but not younger than 10 or 11

      It's a very good book that doesnt give bad messages becaus the characters are mostly grown up.

    • Adult Reviewer
      Lives in Vermont
      I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

        • My highlights are:
        • Good role models

        AWESOME!!!

        I absolutely loved this book. it was perfect material for kids my age. just so people know, I accidentally clicked parent reviewer and so now it says I'm a parent and I'm actually 13 yrs old. just so you know. any way, no real suggestions or warnings about the book, other than how its really good.

      • Kid Reviewer
        Age 10
        Lives in Florida
        I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 5.0
        My concerns are:
        • Excessive violence
        • Inappropriate sexual content
        • Inappropriate language
        • Excessive consumerism
        • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
        • Negative message

        • My highlights are:
        • Good role models

        I like it

        This book was a little scary.

      • Teen Reviewer
        Age 14
        Lives in South Carolina
        I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

        This book and the series is my favorite ever!One of the best ever written!

      • Adult Reviewer
        Lives in Michigan
        I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
        My concerns are:
        • Excessive violence

        Great book, but I really think it's for 12+. Eight and nine year olds probably shouldn't read it.

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