Ultimately, the Internet Girls series became the ninth-most banned book between 20. Challengers content the book due to offensive language and sexually explicit content, as well as being unsuited for the age group and going against a religious viewpoint. ttfn - 10th Anniversary update and reissue Lauren Myracle Feb 2014 Abrams 4.1 star 23 reviews Ebook 224 Pages familyhome Eligible info 8.06 Ebook Free sample About this ebook. The books received the number seven spot in 2007, the number three spot in 2008, the number one spot in 20. The Internet Girls series has often landed on the American Library Association's list of banned and challenged books. ĭespite the books' positive reception, the series became the ninth-most banned book between 20. In 2004, the first book of the series, ttyl, gained attention for being the first book written entirely in the style of an instant messaging conversation. The series follows best friends Maddie (madmaddie), Angela (SnowAngel), and Zoe (zoegirl) through high school.

The series includes four books ( ttyl ttfn l8r, g8r and yolo), as well as a book companion (bff: a girlfriend book you write together). Parents are at times portrayed as poor role models, but this book gives real parents a great way to get into discussing some touchy subjects without prying into their own kids' personal lives.Internet Girls is a young adult novel series by American author Lauren Myracle published between 20. A girl gets busted buying marijuana, another gets caught in bed with a boy, and a third takes a cross-country bus trip without telling anyone. ttfn: The Internet Girls, Book 2 Book review by Pam Gelman, Common Sense Media Common Sense says age 15+ Edgy sequel written in IM messages may appeal to teens. But there's nothing in here they won't already have heard about by the time they get to high school, including a variety of controversial topics, such as the pressure to smoke pot, parents with drinking problems, and exploring sexual feelings for the first time. Mature readers will find the antics relatable, but kids who are not as socially advanced might wrestle with some of what's discussed.

Booklist says these books are appropriate for kids in 10-12th grades for a reason: they talk about experimentation with sex, drugs, and the love dramas that characterize the high school experience.

It has plenty of 'teachable moments.' Again, the girls freely and frankly discuss their sex and party lives, giving the book a real ring of authenticity. Parents need to know that this sequel to TTYL is again written entirely in IM text-message form.

Her parents are drinkers and admit to trying pot themselves.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. She also is picked up by police for buying. Experimentation with drugs is a common theme in teen literature. Winnie Perry is fourteen now, and the countdown to high school is shaping up to be as eventful as an entire year of middle school.

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