A little slow moving at first, it builds and kicks into higher gear about 1/2-way through and keeps the interest due to unpredictable elements of the proverbial "what (or who) is behind door #3?" The story provides some surprises along the way, too. Shows positive character building in the main character and how he looks out for others.
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100 Cupboards: The 100 Cupboards, Book 1
(2007, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by N. D. Wilson)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
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Common Sense says
Brilliant idea. Flawed execution. Exciting anyway.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About 100 Cupboards: The 100 Cupboards, Book 1
Parents need to know that there's a smattering of violence, not graphic, and the tone throughout is tense and suspenseful.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the idea of other worlds and universes. They appear in many books and movies. Do you think they could be real? Could there be gateways to other universes here on earth? Would you like to find one? What would you do if you had the 100 cupboards? Would you have listened to the warnings?
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- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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What happens in the cupboard - doesn't always stay in the cupboard!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Well written, American fantasy
As an adult, I loved this book. Wilson has a great writing style and good use of language. I am enjoying reading YA fantasy books and this is definitely one of the better ones. Still, this books is rather complicated. I am not sure even all 11-year-olds will understand quite what is happening. The series can get a little violent and odd. But you and your kids may like it.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Educational
Page-turning time travel
I read it and I thought it was interesting but it dragged a little in the beginning. It took at 5 to 6 chapters before it became a page turner. I just finished it and was unable to put it down.
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
i didn't follow it
the book was the stupidest book i have read in my whole entire life!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
fresh and interesting, but a bit too creepy for younger readers
This fantasy had a fresh take (other than the villainess, who stuck me as having wandered in direct from Narnia -- unless the author is intending this to be a reference to the White Witch of Narnia, it was awfully derivative) and I found the story engaging and interesting. And unlike the CSM reviewer, I did like the characters. In particular, I thought Uncle Frank was a really interesting depiction of a more complex character, and added depth to the story. But though there was a sweet tone to parts of the story, it also had a lot of feeling of menace and horror, with peril to family members, and just when you get a feeling of relief at an apparently happy ending...there's a menacing epilogue (to set up for the sequel). Without knowing what happens in the next book, I'm not sure what age to say for this book; standing on its own, the ending would I think be unsettling for younger readers, on top of the tension and peril earlier. So...maybe 11+? But I might revise that age recommendation upward or downward, depending on the sequel.
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| 67% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 33% | of parents say it's educational |
| 33% | of parents say it's too violent |
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