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Graphic novels for mature audiences -- inappropriate for 11yo?
FishCanFly · 02/08/2015 17:41
Bought myself some new books recently. Sin City and similar stuff.
My 11yo DS wants to read them now. The kid who DOES NOT LIKE BOOKS.
But... He has read "Barefoot Gen" series without being forced.
Surely my new books are not appropriate for his age, but... Its so rare that he actually cares for a book
AnUtterIdiot · 02/08/2015 17:47
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FishCanFly · 02/08/2015 18:02
300! Thanks for mentioning. Ordered that now.
He handled Barefoot Gen pretty well, even though it was very disturbing, but at least interesting. He hasn't seen the film yet, even thought i'm not squeamish about violence, but that one is just too much... Maybe a few years later.
CassieBearRawr · 02/08/2015 18:04
Honestly, just because he doesn't normally show an interest in reading doesn't mean I would want to say "Sure go right ahead" to some pretty non age appropriate stuff. If he's showing an interest in graphic novels though I would explain this stuff is more mature but that you'll take him to the nearest comic shop and he can pick something out there.
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