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The Best Halloween Ever

(2004, Fiction - Humor, Written by Barbara Robinson)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    The awful Herdman kids are back, but watered down.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The neglected Herdman kids misbehave in a variety of outrageous and creative ways, including stealing and bullying, mostly without consequences.
  • Violence :

    Not an issue.
  • Sex :

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Many brand-name candies mentioned.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Best Halloween Ever

Parents need to know that adults cancel Halloween festivities out of concern for the behavior of one family's kids.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what makes a great Halloween. They also can talk about what constitutes misbehavior and how adults should control it.
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 3.0

    My 6 yo enjoyed

    This certainly isn't the finest piece of literature ever written but my 6 yo enjoyed it. I'd recommend it for parents whose kids are interested in chapter books but aren't ready for the complex language found in some of them. No the Herdmans aren't the model of good behavor but there are plenty of worse role models out there.

  2. Adult Reviewer
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    Lives in
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

  3. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Lives in Arkansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 0.0

    KIDS NEED TO STAY GOOD IN THIS WORL YOU NEED TO KEEP IT THIS WAY

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I laughed

    this was a funny book

  5. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    I laughed!!

    This was a great book!! It is a great sequal to The Best christmas Pagent ever!!

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