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Summary: NOT a KID's book!
Review: This book appeared on a required (!) reading list for 7th and 8th graders in my daughter's school. Another mom and I were curious about it, so read it ourselves. We both found it to be an offensive, trashy book. I do not consider this book to be appropriate reading for pre-teens or young teenagers. In fact, in our public library, the book is classified as an ADULT book. I consider Adrian's family and social situation to be [bad]. I recognize that his obsession with sex may be typical of boys at his age, but the descriptions of how he handles it are not appropriate for kids to read. Adults or older teenagers may find it humorous as they may see many parallels with their own early-teenage experiences and emotions, but it serves no such purpose for younger kids. I also find it pathetically sad at his descriptions of his parents' behavior and what he witnessed as they each carried on affairs with other people in front of him. My daughter will not be allowed to read this & I have complained to our school principal. If this is assigned by your school, BEWARE!
Rating: 
Summary: One of the most humourous books ever put onto print.
Review: When I was a kid, I read all of the Adrian Mole diaries and was amazed at how Sue Townsend has analysed the teenage mind. She has mixed everyday teenage problems with laugh-out-load humour. When reading the book you discover Adrian Moles whole life from his parents to his relationship with his sweetheart Pandora. This book is a masterpiece and will be for years to come.
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