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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.

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 what makes a great Halloween. They also can talk about what constitutes misbehavior and how adults should control it.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Great Book

    I love this book I have read all of the books with the heardmans in it I have the book with me when I'm typing this. I go to Pleasent Hill Elementary in Olive Branch Mississippi and I found this book in the school library I was so exited to read it. I'm the best reader in my class. I'm even doing a book fair project on The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. It was the very first one I read. I even have the movie.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Great Book

    I love this book I have read all of the books with the heardmans in it I have the book with me when I'm typing this. I go to Pleasent Hill Elementary in Olive Branch Mississippi and I found this book in the school library I was so exited to read it. I'm the best reader in my class. I'm even doing a book fair project on The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. It was the very first one I read. I even have the movie.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Great Book

    I love this book I have read all of the books with the heardmans in it I have the book with me when I'm typing this. I go to Pleasent Hill Elementary in Olive Branch Mississippi and I found this book in the school library I was so exited to read it. I'm the best reader in my class. I'm even doing a book fair project on The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. It was the very first one I read. I even have the movie.

  4. Parent 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.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

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