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Seeker: Noble Warriors, Book 1

(2006, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by William Nicholson)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Slow but intriguing start to fantasy series.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The book espouses a proactive view of commitment to friendship.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Human sacrifice, some brutal fighting.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    People are drugged to make them docile, some wine is consumed.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Seeker: Noble Warriors, Book 1

Parents need to know that, aside from a few fights, there's not much to be concerned with here, even though it's aimed at older kids. There's a human sacrifice and some brutal fighting. Among other themes, the book espouses a particularly proactive view of commitment to friendship that is unusual and refreshing.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the central theme of faith. How are the inhabitants of Radiance so completely convinced of their faith? How do the priests and king use this faith? Why do people react the way they do when it is shattered? How is it different from the faith of the Nomana? Families also may want to talk about the book series. What is fun about them? Why would publishers be interested in printing them? If you were an author, what would be the appeal of writing a series -- and what would be the challenges?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    jojodp
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    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
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    I rate this title off for age 7 and give it 5.0
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    amazing characters amazing story

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    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

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    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

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