Vasco, Leader of the Tribe
(2007, Fiction - Animals, Written by Anne-Laure Bondoux)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Tale of rodent bravery has intense fight scenes.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Vasco, Leader of the Tribe
Parents need to know that there are some pretty graphic fight scenes between the rats. Some rats are killed and their broken bodies are described. One rat is blinded by another and there are several descriptions of a mouse tasting the blood of another rat during a fight. There are fights for revenge, cruelty, food, political position, and territory.
Read our full review by Terreece Clarke
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about loyalty and animal cruelty. How is Vasco's loyalty to his tribe recognized? Vasco often proves himself to be brave. How does he do this? How are humans portrayed in this book? Does this book change your view of "vermin"? Why or why not?

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