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Parents' Guide to

The Virginity Club

By Terreece Clarke, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Lots of teen sex talk, but it never gets raunchy.

Book Kate Brian Coming of Age 2008
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age 11+

Based on 1 parent review

CommonSenseParent
CommonSenseParent Parent
November 30, 2010
age 11+

Light read for teens

The Virginity Club is a light and fun chick-lit read for 6th grade and up. The book is not sinful like Common Sense Media makes it out to be. This book is actually a lot lighter than most young adult books. It's a safe read for kids.
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What's the Story?

Debbie, Mandy, Kai and Eva all find themselves in an odd situation. The prestigious Treemont scholarship is the answer to each girl's prayers for college. There's one sticking point: the person who wins the scholarship must be pure of mind and body. Yikes! Now virginity is on everyone's mind. Who is and who isn't a virgin?

Is It Any Good?

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This is a fun little book following the choices and consequences of sexuality among high school girls. Author Kate Brian steers away from the raunchy while keeping the fun and realistic high school banter in place. Brian does a great job examining four different girls in four different situations as they all grapple with what it means to be "pure." Perhaps most realistic of all is the situation Debbie Patel finds herself in. Her flirty behavior has people believing she's done more than she has and it doesn't bother her until dreamboat Rylie and her teachers assume the worst.

Parents may hesitate at the sexual discussions and situations, however Brian really nails what girls experience. While the book can get trite at times, characters are thoughtful and through self-reflection find the best solutions for themselves, which is what all parents hope for their daughters.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about who says what about sex. What do friends say? Society? The media? How is sex portrayed on TV and in movies? Does this portrayal mirror what is going on in school? Is there pressure at school for girls and guys to behave a certain way sexually?

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