A. ages 14 and up
B. teenage girls because it's told by a teenage girl (boys are more than welcome to read it too)
C. It's very gritty and real. They don't sugar coat it for the reader. Young people who are struggling with body images issues can relate to the main character
D. I am as Liberal as they come, but the sexual language in the book bothered me. The mother was abusive, it's also assumed that she was abused as well.
E. It can help with acceptance and coming to terms with certain issues. From what I can tell on the cover, it has won at least three awards
F. I would definitely recommend it for Middle and high school libraries. It deals with issues that lots of teens go through such as sexuality, body acceptance, religion, etc. I would however recommend that parents read the book as well to proceed with cation.
You are right in stating that this book is gritty and real. I agree with your recommendation that parents read the book and proceed with caution.
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