HarperTeen (http://www.harperteen.com/)
common sense media says
Publisher's site is safe, but some novels are a bit spicy.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this site lets teens browse HarperTeen's young-adult offerings, some of which include iffy content like drug abuse, one-night stands, and vampire violence. The other content on the site (quizzes, podcasts, contests) is pretty tame, and there's no social networking or other privacy-compromising features.
Educational value:
The site encourages teen reading, but the books aren't exactly educational.
Violence:
The Vampire Diaries books contain some graphic scenes of violence, including sexualized violence.
Sex:
Lauren Conrad's L.A. Candy talks about characters having sex and cheating on their partners.
Language:
There's no strong language on the main site, but some of the books contain profanity.
Consumerism:
The site links to vendors that sell its books. There are some ads and product-related promotions, such as contests with iPods and Mark cosmetics as prizes.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Drinking, smoking, and drugs come up in books, but some (like Dope Sick) are cautionary tales.
Privacy & safety:
Users can provide their name and email address to enter contests or sign up for newsletters.
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awsomewebkinzgirl
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
perfect for older kids. but too iffy for tweens.
it's too iffy for tweens. but it's good for 13-yr olds. i mean teens will love this site. the website's books has sex and swearing in them. moms and dads, it's fine to let yuor 13-yr old to use this site.
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KateLeubner
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Would you rather you kid throw away a book in the first couple of chapters or read them online to make sure they want it?
I love this website! It lets me know if I would like the book or not. Your kid knows what they are not suppose to be reading, so why would they read anything bad on here? yeah I understand the issue of letting your kid read about sex, if you are worring about that then, then stand behind them til they get that book to read.
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