It is not something I would want my 6th grader being forced to read - a 12 year old does not need to be reading the joy of losing your virginity...
Here is the deal on this book by Judy Blume: I will cut to the chase and say kids today know too much about math, science, and writing, and not enough about sex. Parents have failed in their duties and so, it is up to schools and hollywood to teach kids about sex and sexual relationships.