Trickster's Girl

Author: Hilari Bell

Kelsa's father just died from a disease that started in the trees and he isn't the only one. Then she meets someone, someone who says that he knows how to stop the sickness from spreading, to stop it all together. He is a very strange boy who claims to be the mythological god, Raven. He wants her to help him save the world before it is too late. This is the first book in a series. The second will come out in March. I found this a very interesting book. I was fascinated with this view to our killing the environment and how two people can help save it. I personally can't wait till the second book comes out so I can see what happens next.

For Parents: 11+

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To Kill a Mockingbird

Author: Harper Lee

In the little town of Maycomb, Alabama, a court case changes it from quiet, sleepy to full of energy and hatred. Scout Finch's father has been given the case of a black man raping a white women. Scout and her brother Jem start hearing about it and they start getting nasty looks and words because their father is representing an African American. Will Atticus convince the jury that Tom Robinson is innocent? Or will he be killed like everyone else was in this time period? This is such a fantastic book. It is so well written and it really keeps you interested. I could not put it down. I had to read it for class and I finished it something like three weeks before we had to. It really shows you what went on during this time period. If I had to rate this on a  scale of 1-10 I would give it an 11.

For Parents: It talks about some pretty touchy subjects and it has some violence so I would not recommend it for anyone under the age of 13 or 14. It really depends on the child.

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Twenty Gold Falcons

Author: Amy Gordon

Aiden is forced to move away from their family farm with her mother after her father dies. She still greatly misses her father, misses the farm, and she doesn't fit into her new private school. Then, she is told the story of treasure hidden in in the Ingle Building. She starts to search for the gold falcons and she meets several surprising people, and has one of the most amazing treasure hunts of all time. I loved this book. I really didn't know where the treasure was until they told us at the end. Some of the characters that she meets surprised me greatly. I really would suggest this to anyone who likes a good treasure hunt.

For Parents: 10+

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Seeing Red

Author: Frank Beddor

This is the second book The Looking Glass Wars series. Alyss Heart the ruler of Wonderland has just begun to rule and already there are people that are trying to destroy all the things that are worth imagining. Still even with all of these things going on she trys to dodge away from her new bodyguard, Homburg Molly, so that she can spend some time with Dodge. Now everyone is seeing Alyss' Aunt Her Imperial Viciousness Redd. What should Alyss believe? That Redd has gotten out of the Heart Crystal and resurrected her former army? Because if she hasn't...who has? I didn't like this one as much as the first. It was ok, but if I had to rate it between 1 and 10 I would give it a 7.

For Parents: 11+

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In the Hand of the Goddess

Author: Tamora Pierce

This is the second book in The Song of the Lioness series. Alanna is now a squire and still no one at the palace but Prince Jonathan knows that she is a girl. When Jonathan's life is threatened by a strange sorcerer it will take everything that Alanna has to protect him, even though she might reveal who she is.I did like this book. It was as good as the first one which is rare.

For Parents: 10+

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Reality Check

Author: Peter Abrahams

Cody is the QB of his high school's football team, is dating the smartest, richest, and hottest girl in town, Clea, and might get recruited by Penn State for football. Everything was going great until Cody tore his ACL that ended his high school football career and his ex girlfriend, Clea, is reported missing from the boarding school that she was going to. All he has is the letter the letter that she sent him the day she went missing. With that and a couple of other things, he heads out to find out what happened. While he searches, he uncovers the town's dark secrets, but will he ever find Clea? Or is she gone forever? I thought that this was a very good book. I really could not figure out what was going on till the end.

For Parents: There is one little bit of violence so I would say 11+.

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Runaway

Author: Meg Cabot

Because of Brandon Stark, Em Watts had to leave everything she loved behind. Her parents, Christopher, and the real Nikki Howard are angry at her. Then she escapes and finds something out that shocks her immensely. The only problem is that if she tells he world then she might be killed. So she turns to the only person that could help, but will he be able to put aside his feelings and help Em even though he might be eliminated also? Or is it better for Em to keep on running?

For Parents: 12+

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Heist Society

Author: Ally Carter

Katrina Bishop is from a family of con artists. She doesn't want to be part of the family tradition anymore she gets herself into the best boarding school in the country. She finds out, however, that leaving is harder than expected. Kat's friend Hale appears out of nowhere and drags her back into her old life. The reason is that a powerful mobster's private at collection was stolen and her dad is the the number one suspect. There is only one solution, she has to find out who did it and steal the art back. This mission, however, is impossible and she has only two weeks to do it. With her teenage crew and a little bit of talent will she be able to pull of the biggest heist in her family's history?

For Parents: 10+

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Betraying Season

Author: Melissa Doyle

Percy's sister Penelope, Pen, has come to Ireland to study magic with her governess so that she can prove that she is as good as her sister. However, she becomes distracted when handsome Niall Keating starts to woo her. What Pen doesn't know is that he is faking his love on orders of his sorceress mother. What starts as a fake, he starts to fall in love with her and stops acting on his mother's orders. When Pen finds out, however, can she forgive him for deceiving her? And will she be able to stop Niall's mother's evil plan? It was not as good as the first book in my opinion but, then, the second book rarely is. I would give it a 7 1/2.

For Parents: This book has some sexual references so I would recommend it for ages 13+

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The Looking Glass Wars

Author: Frank Beddor

Alyss Heart is the heir to the throne of Wonderland and has one of the largest imaginations in the whole kingdom. Then, the kingdom is attacked by Alyss's evil Aunt Redd. Alyss, followed by Hatter Madigan, falls into the Pool of Tears and finds herself in 19th century London. A couple years later, Alyss is taken back into Wonderland to find that her Aunt Redd has taken control of the kingdom and it is up to her to stop her. As the first book in this thrilling series, it was a fantastic start. I loved this book and couldn't put it down. It was intense, action-packed, and my favorite sci-fi/ fantasy ever.

For Parents: This book has some violence in it, so I wouldn't recommend this for kids under 12. But, if you think that your child is up to it then I would say 11.

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Hex Hall

Author: Rachel Hawkins

Sophia Mercer is a witch and she's messed up a couple of times, but she gets too much attention from a spell gone wrong. So, she is sent to a magical reform school where bad witches, faeries, shapeshifters, and one vampire are sent. At the end of her first day she has three powerful witches as enemies, a creepy ghost following her around, a crush on a handsome warlock, and a roommate who everyone hates and is the only vampire at school. Also, a mysterious beast is attacking girls on campus and her friend is the prime suspect. Can Sophie find out what's really going on and save her friend? I LOVED this book! I can't wait until the next book.

For Parents: 11+

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Bewitching Season

Author: Marissa Doyle

In 1837 London, girls searched for wealthy husbands and didn't have careers; especially not in magic. Persephone Leland loves magic. She would rather devote herself to the study of magic than find a husband. Then Persy and her sister find out that their governess has been kidnapped in a plan to take control of Princess Victoria. The sisters will uncover secrets and plots, avoid some of the royal family and be tricked by others as well as an Irish wizard. Persy herself finds that she might just like finding a husband, if she can find the right man. This book enchanted me, it took me back in time where women wore big fancy dresses and all are not what they seem. I could not put it down until I finished it.

For Parents: 11+

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Being Nikki

Author: Meg Cabot

Em Watts found out how hard it is to be herself in the body of a supermodel and she didn't think that there could be anything worse. Boy she was wrong. When Nikki's mom goes missing, a brother comes asking questions, and a former best friend who wants to destroy Stark industries, Em is in way over her head. She has to balance school and fashion shows when her sister is going to Florida for her high school cheerleading championships and Nikki's ex-boyfriends coming around wanting more than just friendship. Most important trying to convince her crush that not all models are airheads. This is the second book in the Airhead trilogy and it was very good. It had meny suprises and I doubt that anyone who reads this will expect them.

For Parents: 13+

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Girl v. Boy

Authors: Yvonne Collins and Sandy Rideout

Lucia and her friends try to avoid anything that has to do with school spirit. So when her English teacher ropes her into doing an anonymous column for the school newspaper where she has to attend these such events her first impulse is to say no. Then she changes her mind because she needs something like this for her college applications. Her first job is to cover the high school's newest fundraiser where the boys compete against the girls to see who can make more money. Luisa provides the female point of view while someone else provides the male. Along the way the column becomes a battle between girls and boys. Luisa is determined to win even though she might risk her relationship. I loved this book and found myself trying to guess who Snoop was along with Luisa and was surprised when she found out.

For Parents: 11+

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Wildwing

Author: Emily Whitman

Addy is teased at school because everyone is above her socially, so when she goes back in time and is mistaken for the king's ward, Lady Matilda, she couldn't be happier. If she goes along with it then she gets beautiful gowns, priceless jewels, and respect from everyone. Then her world turns over when she meets Will, the falconer's son who messes up everything. Addy finds herself in a world where everything is not what it seems. She is not the only one with a dangerous secret. From hidden conspiracies and spies, Addy take matters into her own hands and find out the truth. The stakes are high: true love and the life that she was meant to live. I love this book! From safety to danger and true love. I would give it an 8 1/2.

For Parents: There is a small amount of violance so I would suggest 12+.

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Snow-Walker

Author: Catherine Fisher

From the land of ice and snow beyond the edge of the world comes Gudrun, one of the Snow-Walkers, to rule the people through fear and magic. She has a secret though, the son, Kari, who she banished to an abandoned fortress called Thrasirshall; the son who is rumored to be a monster. Then Gudrun sends two children there because their fathers were loyal to the true leader. Jessa and Thorkil have to survive the dangerous journey to Thrasirshall. If they do make it what will they find? A man? A beast? A way to stop Gudrun? I liked this book. It wasn't my favorite but don't let that stop you from reading it.

For Parents: 12+

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Airhead

Author: Meg Cabot

Em didn't want to so to the grand opening of the Soho Stark Megastore, But her little sister, Frida, wanted to go see British heartthrob Gabriel Luna and get his autograph- along with teenage super model Nikki Howard. Then disaster strikes and Em is no longer herself- literally. Now, getting her crush to notice her is the least of her problems, now she has to be what she has never accepted or she will pay the price. I liked this book but the concept is a little unrealistic I would give this a 9.

For Parents: 11+

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Beauty Shop for Rent

Author: Laura Bowers

Abby works at her Granny Po's struggling hair salon. She works all the time so that she can make a million dollars by the time she's thirty-five. She doesn't go to parties, she doesn't have a boyfriend, and she doesn't hang out with her friends. Then A young women comes and rents the salon and makes it a modern spa Abby hopes that she will make more money than ever.Everything changes though because her mother, who left her on Granny Po's doorstep four years before, shows up with a crazy plan. This is an amazing book! I felt like I was Abby and going through everything as her. I would give it an 8.5.

For Parents: 10+

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In a Heartbeat

Author: Loretta Ellsworth

When Eagan dies during a figure-skating competition, she leaves a lot of loose ends. When she goes to heaven she gets to go through all of her memories while her heart still beats. Amelia finds out that she has to get a heart transplant in order to stay alive, but she feels guilty that while her family is rejoicing another family will be heartbroken and mourning. Then she starts to take on some of her donor's characteristics she starts to wonder if her donor is trying to tell her something. One of the most toughing and beautiful stories that I have ever read. It made me cry, but they were happy tears. It was just so beautiful and simple being told from the point of view of two sweet girls. I loved it so much; it made my heart just ache.

For Parents: This depends on how well your child will take it. I would suggest that you read it first.

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Plain Kate

Author: Erin Bow

Plain Kate Lives in a world of superstitions and witches. Plain Kate is the daughter of a woodcarver and she could hold a carving knife before she could hold a spoon, and the villagers call her witch-blade because her wooden charms are so well made. This nickname is dangerous because witches are hunted and burned at the stake. When Kate's father dies she is left to the stares of the villagers who start to blame her for their hard times. Then a stranger comes to town, he offers her a chance to escape in exchange for her shadow. It's a chance for Kate to start over in a land where no one knows her, but Kate realizes that she can't remain shadowless for long and that the stranger's intentions are darker than she could have ever imagined. This is the book of adventure and magic. A book of prejudice and revenge. I like this book but it wasn't my favorite, it made me cry in one part.

For Parents: This has some violence in it 13+.

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A Kiss in Time

Author: Alex Flinn

Talia is a princess in the past. She fell under a spell and so did her entire kingdom. Jack is a teenager from Florida on a trip around Europe. Jack leaves his tour group in search of a little adventure. Instead he finds a place frozen in time and a beautiful girl asleep who he has an urge to kiss. The problem is that she wakes up along with her entire kingdom. He has to bring her with him into a world that she knows nothing about. A romantic adventure that will make you keep reading until the very end. Another of my favorite books. with Jack's attitude and Talia's openness I laughed the whole time.

For Parents: 10+

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Plastic Angel

Author: Nerissa Nields

Angela, nicknamed "Gellie," is a child model, she is a only child, an her mother's pride and joy. Everyone at her school thinks that she is a stuck up snob. The only problem is that she doesn't want to model anymore, she wants to write songs, but her mother is forcing her to accept a movie deal. Randi is committed to her guitar and music. She has a chance to become part of the popular crowd. All she has to do is act, dress, and shop like they do, get a boyfriend- and drop her friend Gellie. This is a sweet and touching story of two girls trying to find their own way. I loved this book! I give it a 9 3/4.

For Parents: 10+

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The King's Arrow

Author: Michael Cadnum

Simon is given the opportunity to go hunting with the king. The hunt goes wrong though and Simon has to flee for his life and hide from those who would want him dead. Was it on purpose or an accident? This is an action-packed story. This book was an OK but it wasn't my favorite. I would give it about a 7.

For Parents: This has some violence in it- 11+

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Along for the Ride

Author: Sarah Dessen

Auden's missed out on a lot of things because she was a little adult even before her parents divorce, she focused solely on academics. Now she's going to the beach for the summer while staying with her dad, his new wife, and their baby. She works at her step-mom's trendy boutique and starts to learn about the world of teenage girls, their conversations, romances, and friendships. Then Auden meets Eli, who is an intriguing loner. Eli introduces Auden to The town's night life and they embark on a mission: to give Auden the experiences that she missed. I thought that this was a very toughing book of finding your way along roads that you've never traveled. rating between one and ten: 9.

For Parents: 11+

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Ever

Author: Gail Carson Levine

Kezi is going to die and she falls head over heels in love with Olus, the Akkan god of the winds. Olus is in love as much as Kezi and finds it unbearable that she is to die. This love brings them to try and fight fate; they have to go through trials that test them. They experience things together and apart; the lord of the dead, the god of destiny, and the tests of the Akkan gods. If they succeed they will be together, but if they fail Kezi's fate will be sealed. This is a thrilling book full of adventure, action and romance. I found it very exciting and I was held in suspense until the very end.

For Parents: 10+

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The Cinderella Society

Author: Kay Cassidy

When Jess moved to her new school she hoped that she would fit in, but, as always, she is an outsider. When she is invited to join The Cinderella Society a secret club of the most popular girls in school. She starts to feel like she is fitting in, makeovers and finding Prince Charming. Jess starts to realize thought that being a Cindy isn't all fun and games, it's about fighting the Wickeds, who are lead by Jess's arch-enemy. The Wickeds begin to target innocent girls Jess finds out that she is part of a century old battle of good vs. evil and Jess is given a mission that could change everything. Jess begins to think that the Cindys chose the wrong person for the job. I love the main character's name and that only adds to the story. I found it suspenseful and I was very disappointed that I didn't get to find out what happens next since it is a series.

For Parents: 10+

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Alanna: The First Adventure

Author: Tamora Pierce

Alanna of Trebond's dearest wish is to become a knight, something forbidden to girls in this time. Since she has a twin and he is a boy it is easy to trade places and for her to head off to train to become a knight. She begins training as a page and discovers that the road to knighthood is not an easy one she has to master polite behavior, her temper, magic, weapons, and combat. She becomes friends with the prince and they fall into many adventures. I thought that this was a very girl power book. I loved how the main character is a girl that proves that she is as a good as any man.

For Parents: 10+

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White Cat

Author: Holly Black

Cassel is the only non worker in a worker family. Working is a type of magic, the person just has to touch you and they change almost everything about you. Most of them are criminals because curse work is illegal. So he's the only straight person in a crooked family, except for the fact that he killed his best friend, Lila, three years ago. Cassel built a normal life trying to blend into the crowd. Then he starts to sleepwalk because of nightmare of a white cat. Also his brothers start to act strangely, hiding something to find out the truth he will have to outcon the conmen. This is a strange book and it wasn't my favorite. I didn't like the way it ended. All in all if had to rate it out of ten I would give it about a 6 1/2.

For Parents: This book is violent and two sexual parts 14+.

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Song of the Sparrow

Author: Lisa Ann Sandell

Elaine lives during the time of King Arthur. In fact, Arthur and Lancelot are almost like her older brothers. Elaine is sixteen and she wishes that Lancelot would see her as more than just a tomboy. Then, one day, there is a new girl in camp and Elaine hopes that she will be her friend. Instead Gwynivere turns out to be cruel and cold. Then they are thrown into grave danger and they need each other to survive. This book is written strangely, almost in poetry but it doesn't rhyme. I liked this book a lot though, since it is written this way it is shorter than it looks.

For Parents: Some violance 10+.

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How to be Popular

Stephanie Landry wants to be popular, but it's been very hard since an accident five years earlier. She's found a book that will teach her how to be popular. It matters very much to Steph that this plan works even though it might mean that she makes some enemy's in the process. If you've ever wanted to be popular then this story will give you the insight into what really happens.and parts of it you might not want to be a part of. A very well written book I totally suggest it.

For Parents: 11+

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The Lonely Hearts Club

Author: Elizabeth Eulberg

Penny is sick of being hurt by boys so she has decided that she will not date anymore. It was her personal choice but then other girls want to be the same. Soon all of these girls have made a club, the Lonely Hearts Club. After a while though Penny's heart starts to change when she finds a boy that she can't help but start to fall for... A very sweet story about a girl who is sick and tired of changing for guys but finding the right guy where she doesn't expect it. I love this book, and that might be because I am a romantic, but I suggest it.

For Parents:11+

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Aquamarine

Author: Alice Hoffman

Hailey and Claire are spending their last summer at the Capri Beach Club because Clair is moving to Florida right before school starts. One day, after a large storm Hailey dives into the pool and sees something that she doesn't believe: a mermaid. Their adventures continue from that moment and end even when they don't want them to. I'm sorry to say that I thought this book was to brief and I liked the movie a lot better. It was way to simple and actualy kind of boring.

For Parents: All ages

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Ten Things I Hate About Me

Author: Randa Abdel-Fattah

Jamie is popular, she has lots of friends and is asked out by the cutest guy in school. What everyone doesn't know about her is that her real name is Jamilah and she is Muslim, has a dad straight from the Stone Age, and has a sunset curfew. She is afraid that if everyone knew that she was Muslim and she plays daraburka in an Arabic band that everyone would judge her. Who is she...Jamie or Jamilah? A good story about a girl trying to unwind all the lies that she has woven and to finally be herself.

For Parents: 10+

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Hot Lunch

Author: Alex Bradley

Molly and Cassie hate each other. They are both stuck with lunch duty for starting a food fight in the cafeteria. They have to figure out a way to work together and get the school to like their food. Very funny and has four real recipes in it that actually work! If you're a kid and don't like your school lunches it also has some websites that might help you change that.

For Parents: 10+

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Fresh Off the Boat

Author: Melissa de la Cruz

Vicenza is the new girl at Grosvernor High and she has gone from rich and popular, back in her old country, to poor and unpopular, in America. She is lying to her friend back in the Philippines, Peaches. She is totally crushing on one of the hottest boys at school but he doesn't know she exists. Her only friend is Isobel, an eccentric french girl. The biggest disaster is that she will most likely end up going with the scrawny, family friend Freddy in a outlet dress to the school, dance! This is a hilarious book about a girl dealing with the problems of high school.

For Parents: This is a very funny book but it talks about some drinking so I would suggest it for 11+.

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Enchanted Ivy

Author: Sarah Beth Durst

Lily Carter's dream is to go to Princeton University, so she is excited when her grandfather promises her a tour when they go for his reunion. He told her that she has been chosen to take a teat that, if she passes, she gets an automatic acceptance to Princeton. When she gets there however strange things start to happen; her test is to find the Key, a boy with black and orange hair says that he is her guard, and gargoyles start talking. Lily finds dark secrets that are tied to her family that she has to resolve; will she make it out alive? As Lily goes through this mystery I found myself guessing and wondering what will happen next, the suspense will keep you wanting more.

For Parents: This book has some killing in it so I would suggest it for ages 11+.

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How NOT to be Popular

Author: Jennifer Ziegler

Maggie Dempsey has moved around her entire life. she would only stay in one place for a couple of months. She used to think that it was fun but when she had to leave a boyfriend that she loved behind she's sick of it. At this school she's not going to make friend, she's going to be that loner girl that no one talks to. She will dress like a freak and not talk to anyone so that it won't hurt to leave. Unfortunately, Maggie attracts another loner who becomes her friend, and there's this guy... This story about Maggie trying to avoid friendship is hilarious and almost made me want to do some of the same things. If you like laughing and romance then you would love this book.

For Parents: Ages 10+

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Lucky Stars

Author: Lucy Frank

Three people who love to sing, one school, one talent show, and one determined chorus teacher. Kira comes to visit her dad and she hopes that she never has to sing for people again, still she ends up singing on the subway. Jake dreams of being able to sing well, but in real life he stutters. Eugene wishes that when he sings people will laugh with him and not at him. Ms.Hill takes Jake and Eugene into the chorus were amazing things happen. A very sweet story about finding yourself and friendship. You will find these three friends worming their way into your heart.

For Parents: This book I would suggest for ages 10+.

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The 13th Reality: The Journal of Curious Letters

Author: James Dashner

Atticus "Tick" Higginbottom comes home from school one day to find a letter on his bed that tells him about a mission that could lead to very dangerous consequences if he continues and if he stops. If he continues "M.G." would send him 12 clues that would help him through his quest. This is a very adventureus story and I loved it. The only part that I didn't like was that James Dashner spent three quarters of the book buliding up suspense and then the end falls flat.

For Parents: There is one part where something comes out of the boy's closet and it is kind of scary so I would say for ages 10+.

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This Lullaby

Author: Sarah Dessen

Remy never keeps a guy for long and she has had a lot of guys. So, she knows when to break up with before it gets too serious. But there is one guy that she just can't seem to get rid of; Dexter. He is nothing special, in fact he is one of those people who is below her standerds. So, why can't she dump him? This is a touching story about a girl who refuses to see what is staring her in the face and the boy who is determined to make her.

For Parents: This book does talk a little about sex and being drunk so I would say that the ages are `14+.

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If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period

Author: Gennifer Choldenko

Kirsten McKenna's life is falling apart; her best friend isn't talking to her and her parents are constantly fighting. Walk Jones is really hoping that he will be able to make it through his new school. These two unlikely friends come together with Matteo and find out some very amazing things. Like why Matteo will do anything  popular and rich Brianna tells him to do and why Kirsten's parents are fighting so much. This was a very good book, when I first saw it I just breezed over it but when I actually gave it a try it was fantastic. Walk is an African American boy going into an all white private school so it gives a kind of insight into the prejudices of this time.

For Parents: You and your child will both like this book and hopefully will read it over and over.

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Amazing Grace

Author: Megan Shull

Grace "Ace" Kincaid wants out. She is a 15-year-old Wimbledon champion and a model and has everything that she could ever want or need but she is done. All that she has to say is three little words and she gets a whole new identity and a whole new look. She is shipped off to a town out in the middle of nowhere with a population of 813. This is very sweet book about just wanting to be yourself instead of what you are expected to be. I loved this book and I thought that it was interesting to see the rich and famous life from the rich and famous's point of view. I thought that it was kind of slow but that's ok.

For Parents: I suggest it for ages 10+.

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Princess Ben

Author: Catherine Gilbert Murdock

Princess Ben lives in the small mountain country of Montange. They are bitter enemy's with the next door country Drachensbett. This is Ben's story of her life under Queen Sophia's thumb; starved, locked in a tower, and miserable. But, when she finds a secret room all does not seemed lost. Full of sorcery, war, assassinations, and rumors of dragons this book is more than your classic fairy tale. I absolutely loved this book and will read it again and again. If a little predictable it still is a very good read.

For parents: This is a fairy tale that you will want to read to your kids; I totally suggest it. 10+

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The Hunger Games

Author: Suzanne Collins

This book is about 12 districts and their capitol, the country of Panem. Every year they have the Hunger Games where they put two kids from every district in an arena and they kill each other. This is so that the districts rebel against the Capitol like they once did. 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen takes her sister's place in the selection where they choose a boy's name and a girls name who go to the Hunger Games. Will she make it out alive? This is a truly fabulous story that Suzanne Collins has spun full of love, danger, and death. The one thing that I did not like about this book was that I did not think that there needed to be so much violence. Throughout the story I laughed, cried, and was held in suspense as the it progressed.


For Parents: This book is very violent and I would only suggest it if you feel that your child can handle it. I would suggest this book for ages 12+.

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