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The Akhenaten Adventure: Children of the Lamp, Book 1

(2005, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by P. Kerr)

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Twins discover they're djinn.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    There's some British contempt for the Middle East here, such as when a character refers to Egypt as "a filthy country."

  • Violence:

    A murder.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Most of the adults smoke, including cigarettes, pipes, and cigars, and the twins are drawn to it. Adults drink brandy. The uncle blows amazing smoke rings, making it even more attractive.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Akhenaten Adventure: Children of the Lamp, Book 1

Parents need to know that an unnecessary prominence given to smoking is surprising, as is the rather positive attitude toward it taken by the author.

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  • Families can talk about the concept of magic here, as a carefully maintained balance of luck in the world. How does it compare with other magical systems, such as those in Bartimaeus, Harry Potter, and So You Want to Be a Wizard?
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    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    A must-read book for teens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I loved the book. I've read the 2nd book too and I'm waiting for the 3rd to come out. Get the book now or you're an idiot.

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Great book!

    This is a good book. I got it from the Elko library on a trip to salt lake just so i wouldn't be bored to death. I read it two weeks later and loved it. It is a great book and the second is even better!

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Oh my gosh, this is the best book I have ever read in my life!

    A awesome book for all ages! A must read! I read it like four times. If you love fantasy like I do, you will love this book! Wow, it's a great book to read on weekdays! I think you sould read it. So what are you waiting for? Get off that chair and start reading Children of the lamp!

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