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Story Time

(2004, Fiction - School, Written by Edward Bloor)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Tangents confuse the plot, and the point.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Kate is sexually harassed.
  • Violence:

    A lot of weird supernatural violence: people imploding, bodies in coolers, injuries, murder.
  • Sex:

    References to being gay, masturbation, taking off clothes, and sexual harassment.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Cigarettes.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Story Time

Parents need to know that the main subject, standardized testing, is somewhat obscured.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

    Entertaining Horror Novel

    This is one of the weirdest books I've ever read. It is too confusing to be a great book, and the scares, even though creatively constructed, are low on suspense.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

    Entertaining Horror Novel

    This is one of the weirdest books I've ever read. It is too confusing to be a great book, and the scares, even though creatively constructed, are low on suspense.

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

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Im still reading this book for book bowl its a very good book. Some parts can be kind of scary but over all so far its a awsome book!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Wow!

    Yes, it's a weird combination, and that's what makes it such an awesome read! Edward Bloor is a great author.

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