4y. Stephen King. The Shining centers on the life of Jack Torrance , a struggling writer and recovering alcoholic who accepts a position as the off-season caretaker of the historic Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies . Eclipsed perhaps only by its 1980 film adaptation, the novel is one of the most popular and enduring horror stories of all time. The shining book review age appropriate. I was always interesting in the dark twisted horror sort of stories, animeâs and movies and I found Stephen kings books to be just that. In terms o... I never read his books but know his greatest creations It, Carrie, The Shining and many more from the movie adaptations. But I'd say any kid who can go past the first 200-300 pages is old enough to read it. No requirement to finish it if you donât like it. It really depends on the maturity of the kid in question, IMO. The Stand is his best book in my opinion, although I haven't started on the dark tower series yet. Yes, I also didn't get on with Duma key or Cell. Book Lists for Ages 0 to 2. By Scholastic Parents Staff. It probably depends on the individual. I was reading adult novels well before then, and I loved horror, so it would have been okay for me. If youâr... I read Pet Sematary when I was 12. But I was a horror movie fan prior to that. That being said, it was certainly Stephen Kingâs books that made me... You find a Stephen King book and start reading? I donât understand the question. Thereâs no right or wrong way to read an author as far as which bo... I have a young cousin coming to stay with me for a few weeks while her mother and stepfather go on their honeymoon. Is the shining book appropriate for a 12 year old. The Shining is set in Colorado in the 1970s. Should a teen or kid read Stephen King's books? I read The Shining when I was 13, and it got me hooked not only on Stephen King, but books in general. There are two instances of nudity in The Shining 1) 1:12:47 - A nude young woman embraces a man and decays into a rotting old ghost 2) Right at the end, a woman runs up a set of stairs and sees a man in a bear costume supposedly giving oral sex to a man. Collection. But I hope OP that you do not let your feelings on sex take you away from so many great works of writing. She is entirely dependent on and trapped in her marriage with Jack Torrance, a volatile failed novelist who was fired from his job as a private school teacher for having a temper tantrum and slashing a studentâs tires. Sure, why not? There are no themes that a 13-year-old canât handle and if it doesnât give you nightmares, thereâs no reason not to read it. Book Lists for Ages 3 to 5. Get tips for finding appropriate titles while supporting your child's advanced reading skills. There are some pretty gory parts, and the whole âRoom 217â scenes are pretty brutal. Before that, I'd been reading more "age appropriate" stuff like R. L. Stein, and it ⦠She is entirely dependent on and trapped in her marriage with Jack Torrance, a volatile failed novelist who was fired from his job as a private school teacher for having a temper tantrum and slashing a studentâs tires. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he'll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing. Book Lists for Ages 6 to 7. Stephen King. From a Buick 8. Yes, I also didn't get on with Duma key or Cell. 4.24. Book Lists for Ages 3 to 5. Answer (1 of 25): Here is what I recommend to parents or guardians who ask questions like this: you have to watch/read it yourself to make that distinction. The book was followed by a sequel, Doctor Sleep, published in 2013, which was adapted into a film of the same name. You've spent years nurturing your child's love of reading, starting with those delicious early days on your lap. The Shining, gothic horror novel by Stephen King, first published in 1977. Eclipsed perhaps only by its 1980 film adaptation, the novel is one of the most popular and enduring horror stories of all time. A sequel, titled Doctor Sleep, was published in 2013. The Shining is set in Colorado in the 1970s. Good question, I would stay away from the true horror genre until 16 to 17 yrs old. Try some of his novellas - shorter reads - some are bit scary b... 4.24. My sister read The Shining after I, thirteen at the time, had finished reading it⦠on the premise I said it was a really good book, wasnât as scary... BOOK LISTS BY AGE. BOOK LISTS BY AGE. But I hope OP that you do not let your feelings on sex take you away from so many great works of writing. Is the shining book appropriate for a 12 year old. I thought the idea for Cell was brilliant but ⦠My advice would be to begin in chronological order. In my opinion he kind of ran out of steam after IT and pretty much started mailing it in, altho... It is a common chorus among the parents of small children that the terrible Twori have nothing in three years. I read it when I was 13 and if someone had prohibited me from doing so, I may not have found my love for books. It was the first big novel I ever f... Collection. Try some of his novellas - shorter reads - some are bit scary but tolerable. So is the Shining appropriate for a 13 year old - it depends on the thirteen year old. I'm 14 in a month and I have seen the shining film and book I think it is suitable since it's not really scary, there is slight gore but overall I... Collection. What age rating is the shining book. There are two instances of nudity in The Shining 1) 1:12:47 - A nude young woman embraces a man and decays into a rotting old ghost 2) Right at the end, a woman runs up a set of stairs and sees a man in a bear costume supposedly giving oral sex to a man. But Iâve never been someone who was e. Continue Reading. Every parent/guardian is going to have different convictions about what they allow their kid to watch/read. Collection. Good question, I would stay away from the true horror genre until 16 to 17 yrs old. Collection. IT was the first novel by Stephen King that I had ever read. Like other answers, I was in my early teens when I read it. I have been an avid King f... I was reading adult novels well before then, and I loved horror, so it would have been okay for me. Buy a Stephen King book or get one at your local library, open it up and start reading. I would recommend starting with one of his earlier works li... Parents need to know that The Shining is the classic 1980 Stanley Kubrick-directed film based on the Stephen King novel about a man hired to be the caretaker of a hotel deep in the mountains of Colorado who develops severe dementia from a combination of "cabin fever" and the dark and haunted past of the hotel. It centres on the Torrance family: husband Jack, wife Wendy, and their ⦠As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he'll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing. 9-13. The Shining is a horror novel by American author Stephen King. Parents need to know that The Shining is the classic 1980 Stanley Kubrick-directed film based on the Stephen King novel about a man hired to be the caretaker of a hotel deep in the mountains of Colorado who develops severe dementia from a combination of "cabin fever" and the dark and haunted past of the hotel. Blood flows throughout this film -- literally -- ⦠Book Lists for Ages 6 to 7. 1,250,698 ratings29,101 reviews. Check out reviews, book covers, and publishers' Web sites for information on reading levels, as well as the age level for the content, and see our advice on choosing books for kids. Depending on maturity and how sheltered they are, I'd say a 13yo should be fine. The film does revolve around the topic of murder which may disturb some viewers. The Shining, gothic horror novel by Stephen King, first published in 1977.Eclipsed perhaps only by its 1980 film adaptation, the novel is one of the most popular and enduring horror stories of all time.A sequel, titled Doctor Sleep, was published in 2013.. Summary. I don't have any children's books because I don't have children of my own and all of my fictional literature other than religious scripture is of a somewhat macabre nature because that is the only type of fiction which entertains me. I ⦠If the kid isnt easily frightened or likely to have nightmares, I think any age in which they want to tackle a 1000+ pg novel is fine. In Stephen Kingâs novel The Shining, Wendy Torrance is a stay at home mom to 5-year-old Danny Torrance. Honestly no. As a novel itâs a bit on the shoddy side. Stephen King is not one of the real good authors. But the story - a small family is isolated... Oh I would say so, there is language issues and of course it's a tad thrilling if you will. As far as sexual content I would say there are a few sl... The Stand is his best book in my opinion, although I haven't started on the dark tower series yet. Here is what I recommend to parents or guardians who ask questions like this: you have to watch/read it yourself to make that distinction. Every pa... Book Lists for Ages 0 to 2. I was 13 when I read my first Stephen king novel. It was different seasons. It had four novellas. Including the body and Rita heyworth and the Shaw... The Shining is an expertly crafted and artful horror film that I would consider an essential viewing for anyone over 14. The shining, Misery and Salems lot are all good to start with. It really depends on the maturity of the kid in question, IMO. The Shining, gothic horror novel by Stephen King, first published in 1977. Get our best book recommendations delivered straight to your inbox by signing up for the Scholastic Parents newsletter. I personally read it at 14 and was okay with it, but I had been reading stephen king since age 12 so I was used to the material. A sequel, titled Doctor Sleep, was published in 2013. Get our best book recommendations delivered straight to your inbox by signing up for the Scholastic Parents newsletter. The Colorado Kid. From a Buick 8. The Colorado Kid. It is a common chorus among the parents of small children that the terrible Twori have nothing in three years. Collection. It does have a dark and suspenseful atmosphere as well as supernatural themes. Collection. The Shining is set in Colorado in the 1970s. Ages. In Stanley Kubrickâs âThe Shiningâ, you watch a writer named Jack Torrance lose his mind while acting as caretaker of the Overlook Hotel. The hotel... Answer (1 of 8): It probably depends on the individual. Favorites of mine are âThe Mistâ, âRita Hayworth and the Shawshank redemptionâ , âHearts in Atlantisâ and âThe Langoliersâ. Summary. ---from top of mind are all sexless. Blood flows throughout this film -- literally -- in several notorious ⦠1,250,698 ratings29,101 reviews. So I was thinking of ordering them and read by myself and also let others to read. I read The Shining when I was 13, and it got me hooked not only on Stephen King, but books in ⦠In Stephen Kingâs novel The Shining, Wendy Torrance is a stay at home mom to 5-year-old Danny Torrance. Yesy daughter started reading Stephen king at 10 years old I didnât find it scary at all, but I know a lot of my same-aged peers would have been downright terrified by it. If youâre the potential reader, try it and see. What age is appropriate to read the shining. Jack Torrance's new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. ---from top of mind are all sexless. There are a lot of people who read this book when they were 11, though most of them probably grew up in another decade. It's an adult book full of weird disturbing shit. What age is appropriate for reading Stephen King's books? The shining, Misery and Salems lot are all good to start with. Collection. I thought the idea for Cell was brilliant but ⦠It centres on the Torrance family: husband Jack, wife Wendy, and their ⦠Jack Torrance's new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. Maybe, but it is quite scary. My first Stephen King novel was Pet Semetary at 14 and I found that to be very scary when I read it. age 14+ Suspenseful and Dark Horror Classic is One of the Best The Shining is an expertly crafted and artful horror film that I would consider an ⦠When they hit the three years, we start calling them â⬠Åfreenenagers, â⬠"a tip of ⦠Parents need to know that The Shining is the classic 1980 Stanley Kubrick-directed film based on the Stephen King novel about a man hired to be the caretaker of a hotel deep in the mountains of Colorado who develops severe dementia from a combination of "cabin fever" and the dark and haunted past of the hotel. My personal opinion is that one can read anything one feels the need to read⦠* I do not stop myself from reading something that I would want to kn... age 14+ Suspenseful and Dark Horror Classic is One of the Best The Shining is an expertly crafted and artful horror film that I would consider an essential viewing for anyone over 14.
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