Happy "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Release Day!

[DisneyFan25863]

Originally Posted by Eliza Hodgkins 1812

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I loved that part, actually. And I thought the use of the word "slut" was sad and appalling, but appropriate. I do think, for 16 year olds, it was all fine. But many a 12 year old is reading up to this poing.

I'm not much for censorship, even for kids. Generally, I think if they can understand something, they can read about it. But the book definitely kicked things up, and it was the first time I thought, "Wow, some kids are not ready for this."

I certainly would have been totally fine and prepared to read a book like this when I was in high school.

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Yeah, I was fine and dandy with it all, I hear and see much worse everyday at school. However, I think the book is a little intense for some of the kids I saw in line with me. I was surprised at the content of this book compared to the previous ones, espcially the references to flipping people off and swearing, considering this book is intended for a 10-12 year old audience.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Originally Posted by DisneyFan25863

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Yeah, I was fine and dandy with it all, I hear and see much worse everyday at school. However, I think the book is a little intense for some of the kids I saw in line with me. I was surprised at the content of this book compared to the previous ones, espcially the references to flipping people off and swearing, considering this book is intended for a 10-12 year old audience.

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I don't thnk these books *are* intended for a 10-12 year old audience. She ages her writing along with the Trio. I belive Book 1 was for 11 and older. And Book 3 for 13 and older. And Book 6 for 16 and older, etc. I think that's her intention. Of course it's ultimately up to the parent's, or to kids who are not allowed sneaking the book, but I do think that HBP was intended for older teens and not pre-teens.