I'm currently reading this book with a book club of rising 9th grade students. I'll be meeting them within the hour and am curious to see what they thought. Laurie Halse Anderson is one of my favorite YA authors. I've taught middle school for the past 5 years and haven't found a more appropriate author for this age group. The protagonist, Tyler, is very well depicted. His internal conflict is convincing and targets reality. While many of the scenes are hard to admit occuring in our youth, they present strong and accurate imagery. I would suggest reading the book before allowing your children to read it, but if your child is mature, I wouldn't hesitate to let them read it. Anderson does a great job of mixing humor into the plot in order to lighten the otherwise heavy nature of the novel. I was very impressed with Tyler's struggles and how his narration leads the reader through his journey.

I really enjoyed this book! Many themes available for discussion both at home and in school, which go beyond bullying.

I've read plenty of Laurie Halse Anderson's books. Speak, Fever, Prom, Twisted, etc. And this is by far the best. This is the first time she did a book in a male's perspective. I think it is just a gem. Although there is some iffy things, most 13 year olds could handle it. My class read it in 7th grade, so even the teacher obviously thought it was appropriate. I think that this website judged this book too much by having it at quite an older age then necessary. Honestly, I read it at age 12, understood it, and enjoyed it. Case closed.

A great read that will build understanding of today's teen angst. Adults may be put off or concerned about the sexual references, the drinking, and the swearing contained in this novel. As a teacher in a conservative high school, however, I can tell you that ALL of what occurs in this novel is currently in high schools, whether parents and teachers and administrators want to believe it or not.

This book is good for 14+. The sexual content, and the mature bits (alchoholic father, suicide, etc.) are a bit too much for anyone younger. It is well-written though, and an honest portrait of a high school student.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

It's definitely not what you learn at school, but "Twisted" can teach us life lessons. Other people are giving the book a bad reputation because there is violence and other things some people may consider inappropriate. BUT, "Twisted" was a fantastic book! Parents try to hide these kinds of books because their scared to show their kids anything other than perfect books that make everything rainbows and unicorns. But that isn't real life! In the actual world, you'll find drama, some action, sex, kissing, friends, enemies and other things. Let them read it so they won't make some of the same mistakes the main character, Tyler, made. All I'm saying is that your kids will be exposed to these things anyway, so why not introduce it to them so they can mentally prepare for what might be in their future? Without reading Twisted, all people see when they flip through is an occasional bad word. But those words are necessary for Tyler to express himself during some rough times in the book. It's a great book and I suggest you try it!

I'm 14yrs. old and I read this book in two days I think this book is good for any one who love to read about drama and stress. And there is a little bit of iffy stuff that you might want to tell your child to be mature about because over all its a good book. also read Speak by Laurie H. Anderson

I read this when I was thirteen. It was a really good book, Laurie Halse Anderson has amazed me again.

It's a great story, kids can relate to it. I know a lot of people on here say it's not appropriate for 13 year olds, but believe me, 13 year old are not as innocent and naive as adults seem to think. Hopefully, it will help them find their way through hard times.

I think that this is such a great book, and it deals with issues in the typical teenage life, well. one thing i've noticed with this book, is that there is a notable frustration, that builds throughout the book, and then at the end it blows. and theres always a climax located towards the end of the book, and then things just feel right. This book was very good, but i think it depends on how mature you are, and what you've been exposed to. The book was a little shaky, and a little scary for me, but i was fine, because I'm a pretty advanced reader. If you're teen is pretty independent, and not too sheltered, i highly recommend it.

It's not graphic, it's not violent, it's just very realistic. It tells a realistic story that most people can relate to in some way, and that will captivate readers.

Any one my age and up HAS to read this. VERY funny. Well written and a deffinate page-turner. ( I laughed out loud it was so funny :D )

This book was very good. You feel alot of pity for the main character. It was a good book and I would recommend it to anyone who isn't bothered by verbal abuse and bullying.

I believe this is a great book, i was roaming the shelf when i saw its unique cover. I am very happy i picked up this book

Well if you think about it, the book will give a perspective for teens going through adolesence and it will give them something that they can relate to. It could even help kids going through abuse from bullies and peer pressure and that kind of thing to have a different choice about how to handle it all.