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THE AMAZING BOOK IS NOT ON FIRE

Dan Howell and Phil Lester

YouTube stars offer comedy and advice. (Ages 12 and up)

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? The book is aimed at teens and includes personal topics, mild sexual references, occasional profanity, emotional experiences, and discussion of online fame. Most content is humorous and non-graphic. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Products & advertising2/5
  • Sexual content & nudity2/5
  • Strong language2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes the creators' own brand and merchandise.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity and irreverent tone.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

Features creators who identify as queer, though the book focuses primarily on friendship and career.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional playful mentions of crushes or dating in a light, comedic context.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Not designed to be scary.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Contains occasional mild, suggestive innuendo typical of internet humor.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

No focus on substance use.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Highlights the courage required to pursue creative paths online.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Creative expression, humor, video-making, performance, and imaginative presentation are central to the book and its authors' careers.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Reflects the general perspective of internet creators but not a core analytical theme.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into the creation of online content and digital media history.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes friendship and appreciation for a community of followers.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

It encourages self-acceptance, persistence, creativity, friendship, and finding community while acknowledging insecurity and difficulty.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Creators are viewed as positive influences by their fan base for their transparency and creative success.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. Did products, possessions, or buying things matter to the story? What message did that send?
  3. Which choice in THE AMAZING BOOK IS NOT ON FIRE would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in THE AMAZING BOOK IS NOT ON FIRE, and what caused that change?
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