Parents' Guide to

Romeo and Juliet

By Barbara Schultz, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Tragic teen love story stands the test of time.

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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this book.

Community Reviews

age 14+

Based on 1 parent review

age 14+

This title has:

Educational value
Great messages
Too much violence
Too much sex

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (1 ):
Kids say (31 ):

Not surprisingly, Romeo and Juliet has it all: clever dialogue, passionate romance, violent conflict, and plenty of poetry. Modern readers might have to suspend their disbelief to accept Romeo and Juliet's grand passion, but with a little patience, readers will be transported by the epic beauty of one of the world's best-loved plays.

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