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Millions

(2005, 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

    Multifacted tale hits the mark with wit, depth.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The boys are dishonest with their father. They use the death of their mother to gain sympathy and get out of trouble.
  • Violence:

    Damian is threatened by a criminal.
  • Sex:

    One of the boys looks at a lingerie website, and tries to see nipples.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    As the boys spend the money, lots of products are mentioned approvingly, though they don't bring much satisfaction.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Millions

Parents need to know that the main character, a 7-year-old boy, moves to a new town after his mother's death. Young readers might need help with a few of this book's references, and American children will likely need help with some of the Britishisms.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about some pretty big topics here, including the power and impact of money, economics, and religion. Why are Damian and Anthony's appraoches so different when it comes to their newfound wealth? If you found a million dollars, what would you do with it? Would you use it to help others -- or to help yourself?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    it was mint

    it had alot of violance and sexual activitys in this but otherwise it was good

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    A well-written story

    I thought this was an interesting and well-written book. I did not enjoy it as much as I thought I would, with the shiny cover and all... Even though this book is aimed at kids, I think that adults would enjoy it as much, or more than children would.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Millions book has a good story.

    You probaly will like this well written story about two brothers who find Millons of dollars.

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