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The Supernaturalist

(2004, Fiction - Science Fiction, Written by Eoin Colfer)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Matinee action/violence in a slick, fun package.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The teens steal to survive.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Lots: shootouts, chases, explosions, forced medical experiments, the death of a major character.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Beer is mentioned.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Supernaturalist

Parents need to know that while this book's author has few intellectual aspirations, he does raise issues of human and animal testing, corporate control of society, and video-game assumptions leading to shooting before asking questions. Also, in a book where plot twists are telegraphed, making predictions can be fun.

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  • Families can talk about the use of humor and violence in the story line. Do you like the black humor used here? Do you think the level of violence is appropriate to the story line, or is it over the top?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    A Must Read

    I read this book at my school's library!

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

    A Must Read

    Whether your a preteen or teen, it doesn't matter. The Supernaturalist is a very good book. Plot twists, a bit of mystery, a little bit of teen love = one great read. It shows that not everything is what it may seem like, and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants a mystery/thriller for pre/teens.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    a must read book for teens, just what teens want to read!

    This was my favorite book, one of my friends read it and told me it was good, then so grandma gave it to me for chistmas! Iv read it about 100 times!

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

    Good Book!

    Good work writing this book I loved it!

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