I have read the books. I don't think they are appropriate for anyone less than 13. They get more racy as they go. Older kids and adults will love them.
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Twilight: The Twilight Saga, Book 1
(2005, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Stephenie Meyer)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Overlong but engrossing popular vampire romance.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13 and Up
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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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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Perfect for older kids, but not for teens
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
read it last year; not the best book I have ever read.
I have read about 300 books in the last two years-twilight included. The plotline sucks you in, but after you read it once, it gets boring. If you look at the way it is written, also, it has spelling and grammatical mistakes that the copyeditor must have missed or left in during the publication process. That means either the book was too bad for the copyeditor to withstand, or it is a very bad copyeditor. Bella becomes monotonous after the first couple chapters, and Edward is only interesting for about a chapter. This series is highly overrated, and deserves less attention than some of the books I have read which nobody has ever heard of.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
The best book ever, even if the writing is not perfect.
Omg rholyokowarrior, that is just ridiculous. You are taking all of that out of context, and there is no way a two-year-old could read it anyway. Fandom? Honestly, the people who launch themselves at others are part of a minority that is overzealous about their admiration for these books. Remember, thay are the minority! He may be over 100 years old, but he is stuck in highschool as a 17-year-old male. He is not a pedifile, and do I need to remind you he tries to get Bella to stay away from him. You need to read these books again and re-evaluate. Also, the spelling and grammatical errors give people a chance to spot and correct them, which I find fun, and cool.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
Reading wouldnt be the same without this book :)
I really enjoyed reading this series, and to be honest with you, this book was the start of my love for reading. Before i read this book i could care less about picking up a book and exploring the fanaties we embrace through literature. But this book's love plot and passion had caused something within me to yearn for more. Not only did i buy the rest of this series, i also have a mini libray in my bedroom that consists of 70 or so books and hoping to expand. Merci Beaucoup Twilight, my horizons can now be explored.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
STAY AWAY FROM AT ALL COSTS
This book: Keep it away from your kids. Do not allow them to read it. It basically tells kids that pedophiles are good people. One of the main characters is a blatant pedophile, as he is trying to get with an underage girl, and he's over 100 years old. The book does not encourage kids to do well in school, as there are many grammatical and spelling errors. Want more reasons? Your kids can get sucked into the fandom, and fans have been known to assault and attack people who do not like the series. Keep your kids minds clean. Do not let them read any of the books under any circumstances.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 39% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 32% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 32% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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