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by buugs 6202 days ago
The only problem I found was Lord of The Flies and To Kill a Mockingbird in 6th grade because we were in an advanced english class, not really the best books for a younger audience.

On the other hand I read the Rye in 9th grade and found it to be a very interesting and relatable book and even though it is not the best book for a young audience there is not much of a difference when you have reached high school.
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ubernostrum 6202 days ago
I read "To Kill a Mockingbird" in fourth grade. I liked it. I still like it.

Personally I think it's a book that grows with you.

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iron_ball 6202 days ago
Lord of the Flies is a great book for late middle school kids, because it's ABOUT THEM. What if they could absorb the lesson that all their teasing and bullying is an expression of the very forces which, without social control, would lead to murder and war? Do you really think 12 is too young?
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