Is Catcher in the Rye suitable for 12 year old?

Kids should just skip this book completely unless they were born around 1935.

What grade reading level is Catcher in the Rye?

The Catcher in the Rye

Is The Catcher in the Rye school appropriate?

I read The Catcher in the Rye with the 11th grade. It is an appropriate book for grades 11 and 12, because of the serious topic. Holden suffers from depression in the book, a coming of age story. He also engages in risky behavior and the book has some vivid imagery in it, as well as foul language.

Is Catcher in the Rye a good book for teens?

High school students should all read the book Catcher In The Rye. The main character Holden has a lot of characteristics to us teens now. It might be boring and confusing at first, but is worth the reading. It would be a great way to read about other people feelings and thoughts.

Is Catcher in the Rye appropriate for 14 year olds?

This coming-of-age book by J.D Salinger is published by Little, Brown and Company, a division of Hachette Book Group, and written for kids ages 14 years and up.

Why do kids read Catcher in the Rye?

“This book allows students to connect Holden’s journey with their own or with journeys from other texts,” de la Cruz said. “When you read ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ you can talk about the anti-hero and about living up to expectations.”

What does The Catcher in the Rye teach teens?

Ossa, M.A. To me the best lesson a teenager can learn from The Catcher in the Rye is that, no matter how simple it may seem, in reality, one cannot control anyone or anything around us but ourselves.

How old should you be to read The Bell Jar?

The Bell Jar