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Wings

(2009, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Aprilynne Pike)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Romantic fairy fantasy, milder than Twilight.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    A bloody fight, trolls try to kill a boy and a fairy, necks are snapped, two characters are shot.
  • Sex:

    Several passionate kisses, a mention of "making out," discussions of periods and sex.
  • Language:

    One use of "s--t."
  • Consumerism:

    Soda, snack food, shoe, candy, kitchen product, cold medication brands mentioned.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Morphine is used on a very sick man.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Wings

Parents need to know that this book gets rather violent near the end, with fighting, shooting, neck-snapping, and attempted drowning. There's also some kissing, a brief discussion of sex, and one use of a four-letter word.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about this new concept of fairies as plants. What do you think of the idea? How is it different from other versions of fairies you have seen? Is it compatible with them? Do you like the idea? Why or why not? Would you like to be one?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    PERFECT BOOK

    I LOVE IT

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    If you liked Twilight, this is the book for you.

    I loved this book. I could not put it down. It was great. If you liked Twilight, this is the book for you. ANd just to let you know, I've heard that this is the first book in the series.

  3. I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    Good For Tweens

    Well, I read this book myself, and I approved it for ages 11+, it had some sexual references and Morphine use. But I can't wait to see what other books Aprilynne Pike comes up with.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Good book for Tweens and up.

    Well I think the cover design is product placement for Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series, the story within is very good nonetheless. As well it's similar to Twilight, it says much more in a lot less pages while being better written. It also handles similar situations in a better manner such as the love triangle and the mythology. I think it's a good story for 13+ because it's involving faeries, love, and a little adventure while not being dragged on or boring. Laurel, I can see as a somewhat good role model as when she enters into high school she doesn't change who she is and surrounds herself with people who accept her for that. Even though it does get a little violent and Morphine is used once on a sick man, I think it's a good read for tweens, involving fairies, while being interesting enough for teens and some adults too.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    AMAZING! BEST BOOK!

    I agree with both of you. This Book I read in 4 hours withour puting it down. it was..... Amazing! My all TIME Favorite book. Better then twilight. all girls should read this book!

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