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Twisted

(2007, Fiction - School)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Teen deals with abuse, bullies in poignant read.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–17

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The main character is caught spray-painting the school and arrested. His father is verbally abusive, his mother an alcoholic, and most of his schoolmates are bullies or jerks. But Tyler often does the right thing when it would be easier or more fun to do otherwise.

  • Violence:

    Some fighting: Tyler is jumped by three other guys and beaten, and he considers suicide, going so far as to put a gun in his mouth. His friend is tied down, stripped, and tormented.

  • Sex:

    References to erections, sexual fantasies, kissing, petting, intercourse. Little described, aside from kissing.

  • Language:

    Infrequent swearing: "s--t," "f--k," etc.

  • Consumerism:

    Snack food, cereal, electronics, and otc medication brands mentioned.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Teen and adult drinking and drunkenness, mentions of drugs, Tyler uses Nyquil and Ibuprofin to get to sleep.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Twisted

Parents need to know that this young adult novel has references to drinking, drugs, and sex, as well as some swearing and violence. Nothing is graphic, but it's there. The main character puts a gun in his mouth. His friend is tied down, stripped, and tormented.

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  • Families can talk about Tyler's dilemma. How can he get control of his life again? Could he have avoided all this in the first place? What do you do when it seems like there are no good options? Is your high school anything like this?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Dee R.
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    12+ I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!

    Its the best book eva!!! my friend is 11 and she read this book, some, people are mature for books this like me im 13.....IF THE AUTHOR IS READING THIS I LOVETHIS BOOK AND I HOPE YOU MAKE A 2ND ONE PLZZZZZZZ. I SERIOUSLY LOVE IT I READ IT NON STOP UNLESS MY TEAHERS YELLED AT ME LOL. AND AGAIN PLZZZ MAKE A 2ND ONE.... LOVE, DEEDRA

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Dee R.
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    12+

    I love this book it might be perverted but i love itttttt!!!!! i wish they had a second book, plzzzzz i begggg uuuuu make a second booooook!!!!! Love Dee R.

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    kyimah13
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    PERFECT FOR TEENS IF THEY CAN HANDLE IT

    this book was the best book i had ever read. it had some cursing in it , but it was a book that i acually like and other people should write more books like this one

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    aliciandtyler
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0

    i love this book im reading it right now. and i normally dont like to read but this is the kind of book i cant ever put down even in school.

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Kami96
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0

    This book was great! I loved this book. One of my faves, if not my favorite book. I read this book in 3 days! I really like Laurie Halse Anderson's books cuz she gets what teens are feeling.

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