Breaking dawn epub was rated as a 5star novel and became a phenomenal success overnight. The twilight series made the number five spot on the american library associations ala top ten list of the most frequently challenged books of 2009, for being sexually explicit, unsuited to age group, and having a religious viewpoint. Why twilight is worse than just a bad book psychology. Twilight times books is a publisher of sff, literary and new age books. Get an answer for what age group do you think is an appropriate age to read this book. After the worst thing to happen to books since fifty shades. All kids are different and so are parents, but certainly the content of these books warrants careful consideration when deciding how to handle the question from your 10 or 11 year old child, can i get the books in the twilight series to read. Should i let my 12yearold daughter read the twilight books. Well ive only recently heard of the twilight series and if you have read the books what age group is it for2. This was the final installment in the muchloved twilight book series and people all around the world, particularly the teenage age group fans went frantic with this book. Twilight was on the american library association top ten list of the most frequently challenged books of 2010, for containing a religious viewpoint and violence. New moon, much like twilight, begins with a peek at the climax of the novel where bella is running though a crowded square to save the life of someone she loves.
This is due to the genre of fantasy and the disney actor taylor laughtner. First, it depends on the maturity of the child for twilight and new moon. Juvenile fantasy fiction published in 2006 recommended age group. I consider young adult to be with the 1116 age group. Released annually from 2005 through 2008, the four books chart the later teen years of isabella bella swan, a girl who moves to forks, washington, and falls in love with a 104yearold vampire named edward cullen. Eclipse is still fine for anyone over the age of 12, but breaking dawn is for a more young adult audience, like 1415 in my opinion.
Yes some books for 8 12 age range do have sex and things in. I took the books on holiday with me and i was surprised that the edges didnt fold over as i thought they would. What age group is considered to be the twilight years. Injecting some much needed energy into their repertoire, the bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition. Twilight among most challenged books of 2009 reuters. Recently, an adult in my church lectured my youth group on how twilight, both the books and the movie, and another series harry potter were sinful to read, satanic, demonic, and the like. Would recommend it for the early teens age group as i am one. Common sense media editors help you choose twilight book series. Religious viewpoint, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group catcher in the rye, by j. Benny gonda, age 11 i think the twilight books are inappropriate for kids under 10 because there are a ton of kissing parts and some sexual parts, that kids under 10. There is no sex, only a couple of mild profanities, and considering that the subject matter deals with vampires, the violence is kept to a minimum. Id call it young adult fiction fiction desireable to those that have hit puberty but arent yet quite sure what to do with it, but its wellwritten with a good story and deep, interesting characters, so i can see and have seen, for that matter it being read by older age groups as well. Twilight is a series of four vampirethemed fantasy romance books by stephenie meyer.
The twilight series has unleashed a worldwide vampire craze and spawned a trend of vampirerelated books, movies, and tv shows. She has not read the book yet as i have seen teenagers become obsessive about the book series reading it 12 times over. I dont particularly like the movies but the book is brilliant. Offensive language, racism, unsuited to age group twilight series by stephenie meyer reasons. Its not for the people who think logically and have no interest in love or romancelike many of the harry potter fans. Nov 20, 2019 the book series by stephenie meyer and the movie adaptations have been wildly popular with that audience age.
Media room upcoming literary titles, new age, sff titles in trade paperback. Best known for her twilight series, the 4book collection has sold over 100 million copies globally. Parents who havent perused the twilight books may have heard that. When it comes to the twilight debate, generation z is. Second book in vampire series drips with action and romance. The twilight books are not in that category and miss meyers terrible. The books, twilight, new moon, eclipse, and breaking dawn, were all made into. With 160 million copies of the twilight saga sold worldwide, this addictive love story between a teenage girl and a vampire redefined romance for a generation. See the complete the twilight saga series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Twilight saga is the addictive story of two young people bella, a general young lady, and edward, a flawless courteous fellow and who likewise happen to be a vampire. Twilight is a very sweet and innocent romance, which i mentioned earlier has no explicit elements. Shop target for twilight kids books you will love at great low prices. There is nothing inappropriate until part 4 once they have graduated high school. All 5 books in the twilight saga series twilight, new moon, eclipse, breaking dawn and, for the first time ever, the short second life of bree tanner in one gorgeous, giftable, whitecovered boxed set.
Download book read book theres a cause why more than 10 million twilight series books were published only in print. Are the twilight books ageappropriate for your child. Edward is an idealized character and yet is fighting his inner demons. The twilight series follows human bella swans love story with immortal vampire edward cullen a journey that was complicated by her feelings for werewolf jacob black. Its not like there is anything that will cause you to change your morals, but its up to you what your age appropriate content is. This is the official website of author stephenie meyer. One parent said, it glorifies a kind of romantic love that is not only unrealistic but sets the stage for abuse. Twilight publisher sees film boosting book sales reuters. I have read 1 of the 5 books and a bit of the second one. The book series by stephenie meyer and the movie adaptations have been wildly popular with that audience age.
For all the moms out there who dont understand what the fuss is about. The twilight book series is targeted towards young adults. Offensive language, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group my sisters keeper, by jodi picoult. I heard its an awsome book but is it okay fro me to read itim 12 to years old. Twilight is targeted at women due to the controversy of the attractive male characters edward vs jacob. The appropriate age for twilight should be years and up, but lots of younger people readwatch it too, including me. The ttyl series, which came top of the 2009 list, was challenged for nudity. Apr 15, 2010 queen of teen vampire romance stephenie meyer has topped every bestseller chart going but she has now made it onto a less coveted chart, after her twilight books joined the ranks of those most. I share my opinion and my thoughts, but i want to know what others feel is the age range for this book. I was messaged that the twilight years were for the age group of 80 years and over as i had inferred it was for about 65 and over in some other question i had previously asked, i was raked over the coals for my inference so i thought that id better try to clarify what the opinion was from those who were more likely to know.
There is no special age to see twilight films but the age certificate is 12 and anybody of any age can read the twilight books. See the concerns and the views of parents, teachers, and librarians for this popular. The twilight series sets some very unrealistic relationship goals. Promoting excellence in writing and great literature. After the worst thing to happen to books since fifty. I think its only appropriate for ages of maybe 1516, depending on the child. Beca, a freshman at barden university, is cajoled into joining the bellas, her schools allgirls singing group. The twilight series by stephanie meyer is for what age group. The book industry study group estimates that sales fell from 8. Dec 27, 2018 frankly, since ana is only 22 and a college senior in fifty and tessa in after is 18 and just starting college, they both actually fit more into the new adult age group for books and films, but it. Hopefully the movie will be as mature as the books. Twilight stylized as twilight is a 2005 young adult vampireromance novel by author stephenie. Isabella swans move to forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made.
The twilight series was on the same list in 2009 for being sexually explicit, unsuited to age group, and having a religious viewpoint. I tend to think that, in general, this generation of kids and teenagers has gone away from doing things such as reading books to doing things like surfing the internet and playing electronic gaming systems like. Twilight what age is too young to read this series. To be honest i thought that this book would only be interesting when renesmee was born from what i have heard but it was a great read all the way through. She attacked only those two particular series, not including the witchcraft and bad things in movies such as the chronicles of narnia, the. The age old argument of jacob or edward i say go jacob. Why twilight is worse than just a bad book fear of your lover should never be an aphrodisiac.
Seventeenyearold bella swan moves from arizona to forks, washington to live with her father when her mother remarries. Released between 2005 and 2008, the four books depict isabella bella swan, a girl who falls in love with the alluring vampire edward cullen. Youve most likely heard of, if not read, the four books, andor seen the major motion pictures. Theres a cause why more than 10 million twilight series books were published only in print.
Most frequently challenged books of 2009 for the following complaints. I know it says young adults and i love it how young would you reccomend. Yes some books for 8 12 age range do have sex and things in them thats why. Jan 17, 2011 twilight of the books by caleb crain it does not really come as a surprise to me that reading has declined over the past few decades. Im still not sure what possessed me to buy the boxed set of the twilight saga over a year ago. Is it ok for kids to read books outside their reading levels. Stephenie meyers twilight book series has a number of elements in common with j. Im only 12 lolz the age limit for the movie twilight is. Meyer has, like one of her vampires, turned into something rare and more than merely human people do not want to just read meyers books.
Nov 21, 2008 described in publishing circles as americas answer to harry potter, the teen age vampires of twilight may reach a wider audience when the movie of the book comes out friday with the publisher. What age group would you say the twilight series is for. Men could feel intimidated watching this due to the fanatic tweens. Its at least a sixth or seventh grade read, if not higher. Nov 24, 2009 the appropriate age for twilight should be years and up, but lots of younger people readwatch it too, including me. The twilight series sets some very unrealistic relationship.
The twilight saga complete collection hardcover oct 12 2010. Twilight is a series of four vampirethemed fantasy romance novels by american author stephenie meyer. It depends on the maturity level of the person reading the book. The books were challenged for being sexually explicit, religious views and being unsuitable for their age group. An insider poll shows that most members of generation z i. In my opinion, this book is quite appropriate for the age group for which it is intended.
Please note that as a peertopeer discussion board, netmums has not checked the qualifications on anyone posting here. The twilight series by stephenie meyer has been on the hot list of banned books for being sexually explicit, unsuited to age group, and promoting a religious viewpoint according to the ala. The cullen cars two of my three brothers are obsessedand i mean that in the literal, clinical sensewith automotive vehicles. I went to libraries and used bookstores on my own from an early age, chose. From the first time bella swan glimpsed edward cullen, millions of fans were hooked on author stephenie meyers vampire romance saga. The twilight saga book list, reading level information, appropriate reading age range, and additional book information. According to the department of labor, american households. What age group do you think is an appropriate age to. Centres around this girl called bella, who has no personality, appearance or anything besides the typical girl insecurities everyone has in middlehigh school. I just think it all depends on the persons personal preferences and morals. While some parents, teachers, and librarians suggest those ages are appropriate, others insist the books are not age appropriate at all for younger teens and tweens.
Which is probably why the series is so popular among people of that age. I really like the books and they are very interesting. This comes in very convenient when i need to know what kind of car one of my characters is driving. Introduced in 2005 with the first novel in the series, twilight, it was immediately met by wide critical and commercial success. Five years after its debut, the series made it on to the group s banned book list in 2010, ranking 5. Typically i prefer to stay out of the really popular trends in reading especially if they cross age groups as this series did so easily but there was just some thing about what i heard about this book good and bad, obsessive and hatefulthat interested me. I do believe it was written mostly for teenagers, you are supposed to identify with bella and she is 17 at the beginning of the story 19 at the end. What age group is the twilight series suitable for. My daughter is about to turn 11 on the 17th and would like to go see the movie twilight with a group of friends.
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