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Should you pay to see Britney Spears in Crossroads, or just read the pre-teen novelization of the movie? Here's a quick comparison to help make your decision a little easier.
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| Cost: $10.00 in major cities
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Cost: $4.99 US/$5.99 CAN
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| Rated PG-13 for sexual content and brief teen drinking
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Recommended age range: 9-12
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| You'll see Britney Spears for real.
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You'll try your best to picture Britney every time the book mentions "Lucy."
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| Watch three girls and a guy listen to pop music (including one Shania Twain song) as they drive across the country.
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Read about three girls and a guy listening to pop music (including one mention of a Shania Twain song) as they drive across the country.
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| Watch Kit and Mimi get in a catfight.
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Read this description of the catfight: "She grabs my hair, screaming. I pull her hair, yelling."
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| During the serious bathroom scene, you will laugh at the bright mystery light coming out of the tub.
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During the serious bathroom scene, you will read about Lucy crying "wet tears."
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| Britney's character, Lucy, gets teased for being a virgin, and then loses her virginity.
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The topic of virginity never comes up. (It's for ages 9-12, remember?)
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| Check out the photos of funny-looking children on Kim Cattrall's mantel.
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The book's description of the children in these photos: "perfect and golden"
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| During the sad parts, your friends will see you crying at a Britney Spears movie.
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You can read the sad parts at home and keep your pride.
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