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Opal: The Journal of an Understanding Heart

(2005, Non-Fiction - Autobiography, Written by Opal Whiteley)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    The real-life diary of a child of nature.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

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    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Opal: The Journal of an Understanding Heart

Parents need to know that kids may need some help understanding Opal's strange dialect. Her love of, and attentiveness to, nature may inspire some of the same in your own children.

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  • Families can talk about humans' connection with the natural world. Do you think people are as close to nature now as they used to be? Why or why not?

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