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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Friendly social site for fans of young adult novels.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 14 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About PulseIt
Parents need to know that this "book social networking site" features a rotating selection of new titles published by Simon & Schuster, which teens ages 14-18 can read online and discuss. (Only teens in this age group are permitted to register on the site.) Visitors must provide a mailing address to sign up, and it may take several days for an account for be approved by the webmaster. In general, users' interactions are friendly and respectful, and the books seem to be age-appropriate. (Two of the current selections include Girl Stays in the Picture by Melissa de la Cruz and City of Glass by Cassandra Clare.)
Read our full review by Susan Yudt
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