Write Before Your Eyes
(2008, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Lisa Kline)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
An unoriginal fantasy plot, but some good discussion points.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Write Before Your Eyes
Parents need to know the protagonist in the book seems younger than eighth grade, which make the romantic parts of the book a little jarring. Many "craps," references to boys brushing breasts and patting butts, and a girl fight in the lunchroom mean this a choice for readers older than the publisher's suggested 8 and up. Gracie's power is sometimes used for good and sometimes used to manipulate feelings or punish others.
Read our full review by Stephanie Dunnewind
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what they would do with a magical book that turned written statements true. In the book, Gracie's wishes don't always work the way she intended; can family members anticipate any potential problems if their desires came true? Gracie uses some of her wishes to fix problems with her parents' marriage and some to make a boy "more than friends" with her. Do you think someone should have the power to manipulate the feelings of others?

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