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Framed

(2006, Fiction - Family Life, Written by Frank Boyce)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Eccentric and enchanting kid art caper.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Children steal a painting.
  • Violence :

    A mention of a little boy crushed by a car.
  • Sex :

    Nude paintings mentioned.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Candy bar, car, toy brands mentioned.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Cigarettes are mentioned.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Framed

Parents need to know that the main characters, children, steal a valuable painting. They return it and there are no real consequences.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about art. Can it really change people's lives? If so, how? Or is it just decoration? What makes something art? Do you agree with Lester? Also, why aren't the kids punished for committing a major crime? Families may be interested in looking at the paintings mentioned in the book, all helpfully listed at the end.
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  1. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    The Author...

    I cant say, by reading this book, but I did read an earlier book by this author and it put way, way, way, way to much stress on the reader because the protagonist suddenly had a huge secret (he found a whole bunch of money) and he was frightened with what to do with it. He was presured by his siblings to use it. It was called "millions" YAWN! PLEASE DONT LET KIDS UNDER THE AGE OF 9 READ HIS STUFF, TOO MUCH PRESSURE!

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    The worse book ever! i recomdend u do not read it

    Like i said, it was a horrible book!!! the author isn't a good author......

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