Twilight Books

I read all four books and loved them. I would recommend reading them yourself first as you know your daughter best. Also, once you have read them you can answer any quesitons she has, etc. Some of the scenes are pretty intense, but it is basically an extreme high school romance. I think if you both read them it could be a nice bonding experience. I plan on letting my (2 year old) daughter read them in middle school or so.

I am the mom of a 12 and 16 year old - also girls. I have been reading the series along with my 16 year old. I would say that the first two books are probably okay for a 10 year old. They are very clean and there is really nothing graphic in them. The third book gets a little more detailed as the relationship between Edward and Bella intensifies. It woud maybe be a little iffy for a 10 year old. I am part way through the 4th book and would say there is no way I would want a 10 year old to read it. It is quite graphic and I'm finding it a bit disturbing actually - so is my 16 year old. We talk about it quite a bit.

Hmmm...I read them out of curiousity and was not impressed but that just goes to show they were not written for adults; the reading level is pretty low. So in that way, they are appropriate for younger readers. A couple themes I caught were:

1.) The lead character is very smart, independent, not described as super ultra pretty, and has parents who care about her. That is a positive message.
2.) For all her strength, this girl seems to rely far too much on this Edward guy to always rescue her.
3.) She also seems to think her parents are a bit dim and that she is able to make her own decisions. She is almost presented as the care giver to her parents.
4.) No the romance isn't overtly physical but it does describe emotions that are bit over-the-top even for the 16-18 yr olds they portray.

I considered all this and opted not to get the set for my 11 yr old niece. Didn't matter -- Someone else did. So maybe the best option is to read them with your daughter?

I read all four. The last one has some subtle suggestion, but the characters who make love are married and they don't actually describe anything. It is very popular with middle schoolers. I might suggest you read the last one before your daughter, but the others I think are fine.

My son is 11, in 5th grade, a very mature reader (he has read all the Harry Potter books) and I have allowed him to read the first Twilight book. My niece, who is 18, told me that the third book is definitely not for kids, so I will not allow him to read that one but probably will read the 2nd. My husband watched the movie over the weekend and we won't allow him to see it...just too much teenage stuff visually we don't want to give in to him just yet. Hope that helps...good luck!

My 11 yr old niece has watched the movie and read all 4 books. The books are a 100 times better than the movie, and totally appropriate for tweens and teens alike!!

I do not think that its appropriate reading for a younger reader. I have read all four books in the series and was absolutely in love with them, but I am a thirty year old woman and I was having my heart flutter at some of the deep feelings that were described. It is a little too much for anyone under 13. Plus the last book is very graphic, with Bella and all the things that happen to her body. Honestly, the best way you can make a decision is to read them yourself. But be careful about allowing her to read any of it before you make a decision on all the books. They are very addicting and if you start reading you will want to finish the entire series. She would be disappointed if she only got to read one or two of the books! I encourage you to read them, they are wonderful :)

Hi - I have read the series. I will be 41 tomorrow. There is nothing really "bad" in them. If she is a mature 10-yr-old I think they would be ok. There are some intense emotional feelings going on that are typical high school age feelings that she may not understand until she is actually in that age frame. But if you saw the movie and thought it was ok thenI feel the books would be no problem also. Encourage her to ask you questions if she does not understand anything.
Hope this helps - J.

I haven't read them myself, but one of my close friends' nieces LOVES the books. I think she is 10 or 11. I know her family is pretty strict about what she is allowed to read and see.

I have read the first two books in the series and I would have no problem letting a 10 year old read these books. I have heard that the fourth book is a little more mature.

I have read all the books. There's nothing graphic, and there's no swearing in them. In fact if you go to the book store to buy them, they are in the young adult section. I think it would be fine to let her read them.

My daughter will be 12 in May. I did let her read the series, but I read each book before her, and we talked about the parts that I wanted to make sure she was ready for. We also talked about the fact that this is all fiction, not reality. My daughter is pretty mature, and I think she handled it well, but I have to say I was a bit hesitant because she is a little young for the series in my opinion (which is why we read them at the same time and talked through them). I think she would have found a way to read them anyway (they have the books at her school library...), so I wanted to make sure my viewpoints were in her head when she did read them...

In my opinion the books are not meant for anyone under the age of 16. The fourth book is filled with adult themes and not appropriate for young teens. I am married and found myself blushing at it.

excellent reading material....read them while back...may get a bit foul language....but for the most part its a great read.....my daughter got me to read them.i havent seen the movie-but was told not as good as the book.go to book outlet stores-get them real cheap-plus they buy books back-if in good condition.

I would say, yes, the books probably follow that "PG-13" line of subject matter. I also have heard that books 3 and 4 are not for the younger crowd. My 12 year old started reading the book and quit about half way through because she said "there are better books out there." She had little interest in seeing the movie. Part of this may have been after reading an article in one of her christian teen mags. In my opinion, I think the subject matter is a little mature for a 10-12 year old...they don't need any more mature material pushed on them to encourage dating and romance. Good luck with your decision. I'm right there with you reaching the "thin line" stage.

I would say not. It's a love story. The first book would probably be okay, but not the later of the three. (And you're right, the movie wasn't great, but if you liked it at all, I recommend reading them yourself (I was totally hooked) and then deciding if they're appropriate for your 10 year old.