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The Seeing Stone: The Spiderwick Chronicles, Book 2
(2003, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black, Illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Scarier and more action-packed than the first.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7–9
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Seeing Stone: The Spiderwick Chronicles, Book 2
Parents need to know that this exciting book has a rough edge that might trouble children who are prone to nightmares. The first in the series is tamer. Though it might be scary for younger children (among other things a cat is roasted and eaten, and a goblin's arm is bitten off by the griffin, though none of this is described), older elementary-aged children, especially reluctant readers, are going to eat this up.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
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- Families can talk about what was scarier in this book compared with the first. Do you like the action or the fantasy characters better?
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You can't jump into this book without having read the first of the series. you won't understand it clearly. Great imagry, stunning drawings. A favorite in our house.
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