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The Two Towers

(1965, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by J. Tolkien)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Brilliantly written story keeps kids reading.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Fierce but nongraphic battle descriptions; Frodo is attacked by an enormous spider. Frodo and Sam travel into the fearsome terrain of Mordor, including traveling through an eerie tunnel. Merry and Pippin endure a forced march as captives of the savage or
  • 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 Two Towers

Parents need to know that the brilliantly written and exciting story will keep kids reading late into the night.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 5.0

  2. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    a GREAT book

    i absolutly LOVE it!!! a great book! i give it a high recommendation! good morals, no swearing, nothing innapropriate. wonderfully written and fast-paced. and best of all, its ORIGINAL!! when u read it there aren't those little pop-ups in your head that say "hey wait...i remember reading something like this in ----" there is so much more i could say but you'll just have to read it for yourself!

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

    Surly better then the Fellowship. Made me love Merry and Pip - especilly Merry.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I loved it!

    Even though it might not be my favorite in the series because of Gollum/Smeagol, it's still great to read. I quickly read through the first half, but the second part took me a while longer since it had my least favorite character. Despite the loathsome creature, I loved the book. One of my favorite parts Ent moot (they're so cool)! Anyways, worth the read and so much more.

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