This is a very lovingly written book for practically all ages. It is a classic, a favorite for nearly every age, and yet you rating is the small empty 'Good Messages' Not an Issue." That is just unacceptable. In fact, almost all of your reviews are the same; unappreciative, empty, and totally ignoring the actual worth of the book. No comments of the writing's good things, there is simply nothing of substance, of clarity, of a proper review. I suggest you improve and make the reviews a little richer in detail.
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The BFG
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
Silly classic is great read-aloud.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The BFG
Parents need to know that there's no more to be concerned about here than in your average fairy tale. Giants eat kids offstage and talk about how tasty they are, which might bother very sensitive kids. The made-up language, though, will be difficult for the lower end of the target age group to read themselves, so it works best as a read-aloud.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the made-up words the author uses. Can you tell how he put them together? Parents may want to encourage kids to make up words of their own.
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- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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- Good role models
To the ungrateful people who run this website.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I loved this book!
This is a fabulous book! Ronald Dahl has such a creative imagination. Its a great book for all ages and it will leave you happy and laughing till your sides hurt!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great book!
This is an awsome book and everyone should read it!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This is and amazingly good book
The BFG was awesome! I like how the girl is talks about the 'Witching Hour' and the BFG steals her from her bed because she saw him and wouls surely tell everyone. This book has a great message and a superb ending. I recommend this book to everyone in the world!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Funny laugh- out- loud funny book!!!!!!!!!
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