Appropriate for Mature teens?

[Azuka Jessica]

Of course mature teens should read this book, even just teens. After all, Kalayla was just twelve and there are people below twelve who experience worse things than the characters in the book. They will learn from the characters lives.

[Hazel Mae Bagarinao]

Now everyone of any age is exposed to so much, and by the end of the story, the characters grow and change despite--or maybe due to--grim circumstances. Do you think mature teens can handle the issues raised in the book, or should it be for adults only?

For me, for adults only. The book has many adult issues that teens might not understand yet.

[Unique Mary Iloakasia]

This story is relatable to mature teens.

[Ogechi Okonkwo]

I do believe it is appropriate for mature teens because I do believe they can handle it. It does contain a lot of lessons, as well as good knowledge that can be gained from reading this book.

[LS Daniyal]

This book deals with a lot of deep issues like racism, domestic violence, poverty, abandonment, etc. Is it appropriate for mature teens? Yes, there's no use shielding them from the truth, it's better to equip them. Maureen was shielded all her life, and the sudden exposure almost broke her.

[Peace Eze]

I believe this book is appropriate for mature teens. They would be able to learn a lot from this book.

[John Aburzzi]

Yeah, teenegers can also read. For me I think it necessary to expose a child to the truth no matter how hard it is, because the could find it in an unpleasant situation if the are not exposed to it on time.

[BenjaminFrank]

Of course, mature teens can handle the book. I think that they should read this book.
They can be inspired by Kalayla, who teaches us to have an opinion, no matter how small or big the topic is. To make opportunities for ourselves and not wait for them to come your way.
The intent to maybe not tell mature teens about such a serious issue might be to protect their innocence, But isn't that exactly what happened with Maureen. She was shielded all her life and when she faced the harsh realities of the world she had a sea change in her personality and it was for the worse.
I think exposing teens to these truths prepares them for life.

Knowledge opens doors, no doubt about it, the maturity of our trend comes from them handling responsibilities effectively, manage social pressure, emotional crises, identity crises amidst myriads of challenges teenagers face today.
One good way to do this is by encouraging them to have opinions and an open mindset to learn, this aids to ride the stormy waves of life on time, lest they drown like Maureen.

[Success Azuka]

Yes of course. Lots of young females are going through issues that Kaylayla went through.

[Medina Fedrick]

I think mature teens can read it, considering the fact that Kalayla herself was a child. And she changes from a stubborn and irresponsible to a responsible and organised girl.

[Elizabeth McNutt]

Readers choose the books they are ready to read. If it is too much, they have the tendency to give up on the book. Interest level, vocabulary, peer input, and parent input help greatly as one reads a book just within their reach. Parents need to trust and talk with their children to help them understand rather than limit their exposure to a variety of books.

[Mercylib]

I think the worst things that we as an adult can do is limit a teenagers perspective. It is through these years that they truly start to learn about life in all its aspects, and I believe it is better to be prepared and exposed to such situations than to not be. I think teenagers would benefit greatly from reading this novel.