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MONSTER HIGH

Lisi Harrison

Monsters brave the horrors of high school. (Ages 12 and up)

Ages 12+Source checked

Why this age? Teen romance, bullying, social pressure, supernatural peril, and references to death and appearance may suit readers around 12+, depending on sensitivity. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age12+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

The book ties into a large commercial brand and toy line.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

The supernatural setting includes mortality-related backstories, but no major character death, on-page death, or sustained grief is central to the story.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild school-appropriate slang and name-calling typical of teen fiction.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Teenage crushes and dating subplots are central to the high school experience theme.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Mildly eerie imagery due to the monster theme, but tone is comedic.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Not a feature of the story.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild scuffles typical of school settings, none graphic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters face rejection, family pressure, bullying, and fear of exposure, gradually showing courage by being themselves.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

High level of world-building and imaginative character designs.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The supernatural cast represents varied identities and outsider experiences, with themes of difference and acceptance; this is not a substitute for human demographic diversity.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Empathy, friendship, inclusion, and standing by outsiders are important, although characters also hurt one another socially.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes accepting differences, resisting prejudice, finding authentic identity, and valuing friendship over status.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show loyalty and growth, but also make immature choices and participate in gossip, insecurity, and social conflict.

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  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in MONSTER HIGH would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in MONSTER HIGH, and what caused that change?
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