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Early Thunder

(2000, Fiction - Historical Fiction, Written by Jean Fritz)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Brush with danger changes a boy's life forever.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    The protagonist is subjected to a cruel stepmother and intense conflict over his political allegiance.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Early Thunder

Parents need to know that the character's emotional state and physical activities are described in vivid detail using simple sentences.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about rebellion. In siding with the rebellious colonists, Daniel rejects his Tory upbringing. Younger readers: Have you ever taken a position on a major issue that's very different from your parents' point of view? Was it difficult to reach that decision?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 1.0

    okkkk

    need a book report

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 1.0

    okkkk

    need a book report

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    this book was ok but kinda boring

    i only understood that daniel west got a step mother and didnt really like it but his dad did and always listened to his wife so they both wanted to sent him away to london/england to a new school. after the speech daniel gave to his towns people everyone was shocked that he wasnt proud of being a troy.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    it's a great book!

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