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New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown, 2006
 Reviewer recommended ages 14 and up.

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Summary

In the second book of the series Bella's love, Edward, is a vampire who goes away thinking it is best for her.  Neither of them realize that she will still be stalked by an evil vampire who is holding a grudge.  Now it is up to Bella's friend, Jacob the werewolf, to save her.

Language

  • Curse words include "d*mned" and "h*ll".
  • Potentially offensive words include "crap" and "suck".

Sexual Situations

  • Edward spends the night in Bella's room often but they follow Edward's "rules" which preclude anything sexual.
  • Jacob flirts with Bella.
  • Edward and Bella share kisses

Violence

  • Bella accidentally cuts herself and the sight of her blood causes a friendly vampire to attack her nonetheless.
  • Bella sustains minor injuries while learning to ride a motorcycle.
  • Evil vampires slaughter humans.
  • Bella goes cliff diving and almost drowns.

Drugs/Alcohol

  • Bella is offered an alcoholic drink but declines because she is too young.
  • There is a reference to someone selling methamphetamines.

Race Issues

  • The La Push American Indian reservation and tribe are central to the plot.

Religion

  • There is a reference to a pagan god.
  • One character's father is remembered as a clergyman who was not nice.
  • Bella and a vampire character have a discussion about God in which the vampire says he believes in God.
  • Edward expresses confusion about whether or not vampires have souls.

Politics

  • none

 

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