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Davin

(1997, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Dan & Zaki Gordon, Illustrated by Dav Pilkey)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    An exciting read-aloud.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    All the toys are stereotypes, and intended to be so.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence :

    Various cartoonish fights and battles among the toys. Rats and spiders are shot with arrows.

  • Sex :

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Davin

Parents need to know that children are encouraged to interact with the exciting story. When melodramatically read aloud, it's a sure success. The Bugle Boy models brave steadfast friendship. The toys are animated by the power of imagination, and represent characters from other stories.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about adventure stories. What makes this such a great adventure? What other adventures does it reference? Kids can try writing an adventure of their own, starring their own favorite toys.
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