Halliday, Ayun and Hoppe, Paul Peanut 216 pgs. Schwartz & Wade, 2012. $10.87. (Rating: Violence G, Language PG13 (0
official swears), Sexual talk R)
Sadie is nervous
about being a new girl at her high school. But after meeting a girl with a food
allergy –Sadie comes up with a plan. She decides to fake a lethal peanut
allergy to get attention, and it works. She has a new set of friends and a
super sweet boyfriend. But she is finding it challenging to not only keep up the
lies but also she doesn't like lying to her friends. When she takes a bite of a little
muffin –things go downhill from there.
I really like
this book! The idea is fun and carried off well. The characters are well
developed and likeable. Minus a few things I would have even recommended it for
middle school. But some questionable sexual talk about choking, and some other
mildly offensive sex talk (Highly offensive to parents), would make me hesitate.
I really wish that wasn't in the book –the characters themselves only have a
couple of very G rated kisses.
PUBLIC ONLY Reviewer:
Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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