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The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp

(2006, Fiction - Adventure, Written by Richard Yancey)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Likable loser must save world. For tweens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 11–13

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Lots and, while not graphically described, somewhat extreme -- beheadings, eye-gouging, throat stabbing, disembowelment, death by sword, knife, gun, arrow, and explosion. The teen hero shoots one man in the kneecap and beheads another.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    One mild epithet.
  • Consumerism:

    Names of fast food restaurants, sodas, cars, and clothing labels mentioned.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some drinking of wine and brandy.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp

Parents need to know that there is a lot of rather extreme violence referred to, though not graphically described, and many deaths by beheadings, throat stabbing, disembowelment, sword, knife, gun, arrow, and explosion. In addition, names of fast food restaurants, sodas, cars, and clothing labels are mentioned.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the dilemma of a kid who accidentally endangers others, and what responsibility he bears. What would you have done in the hero's situation? Why does he think so little of himself, and does that actually help him?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    I LOVE this book

    There is some harsh language, and alot of violence is described, but the humor and the scenarios are so outrageous that it makes perfect sense. Your kid NEEDS to read this book.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0

    I loved this modern mythical adventure!

    This is a modern fantasy starring a realistic teenager that involves car chases, sword-fights, and other cool things. However, I found the violence a little strong. A must read for teens.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great Book for teens

    Plot: a "rejected" boy's father tries to get money by stealing Excalibur (King Arthurs sword) but in the process things go wrong and the boy find out that who ever is in possession of the sword is "invincible" he then has to go find the man with the sword before he becomes to powerful with it. It's a good book, well written, fast paced and has good action in it. 5 stars not for 11 and under (Graphic Violence)

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