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The Prophecy of the Stones

(2004, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Flavia Bujor)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Reads like what it is: a 14-year-old's writing.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    A few battles, not described in detail.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Prophecy of the Stones

Parents need to know that there's nothing of concern in this book except bad, juvenile writing.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about some of the issues in this book, such as fate, destiny, hope, and sacrifice. They also could talk about the difference between amateur and professional writing. Do you find it obvious that this was written by a child? Do you think it would have been published if it had been written by an adult?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Is This Book Possible?!?!

    This book is soooo good. I wish i could write like this!! It is interesting and sad, heart-warming and great!! Is the author a mastermind or what?!? It gets you hooked but wont let go! It may be long but once you pick it you might not be able to put it down. Iloooooved it so much!!!!!!!!!!!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0

    An Introduction to Fantasy.

    The Prophecy of the Stones, though imaginative and well-written, compromises a good storyline for poorly developed characters; hazy, mostly boring sub-plots and is full of cliches. To the wise eyes of an adult this book is nothing compared to other fantasy novels, but to children between the ages of roughly 8-10, it is pure gold. I'd like to think of the story as a "practice" for other books, most notably Inkheart, a vivid tween book spilling with creativity. Books such as Harry Potter, Twilight and Lord of the Rings can be read in the teen years with little difficulty if properly introduced, which brings us to why this book is important, not as a priceless literature movement, but as a teacher.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Kentucky
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 1.0

    itz aMaZiNg....a must-read book

    i found 1 of da best books i've ever read, it can be read by ppl of all ages.......its simply AMAZING.....

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    I couldn't stop reading it!

    I really enjoyed this book! There are alot of interesting events in this and I don care what people think but I know that this is a great book! I recommend it to people from GR.4 - GR.6. If you are in those GRS you should read them now or later on you might find it boring! =( But over all I really enjoyed this book and I hope you do too!!!!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Loved it!!

    My favorite book in the whole wide world!! and that means a lot cause i hate to read!

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