![]() Yet, if this book were a movie, it would be rated "R" and no one under 17 could see it. This book is labeled "young adult" which is considered ages 12 and up. ![]() My child as well as parents should be able to decide whether or not we want our children to be reading a book with this type of profanity. Chris Crutcher’s material is famous for his use of profane language in his books geared toward teens. There is sexual content, drug use, suicide, violence, references to smoking. Whale Talk contains over 140 profane words including the use of the “F” word 17 times and the "N" word is used numerous times. This author is one of the most frequently banned authors in North America – a fact he considers an accomplishment, rather than a drawback. The language, as well as the content, is inappropriate. ![]() This book is very offensive, profane and racist. ![]()
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