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Voyage of the Frog

(1989, Fiction - Adventure, Written by Gary Paulsen)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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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

    Harrowing adventure good for reluctant readers.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    David is seriously injured and alone at sea on a damaged boat.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Two mild religious expletives.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Voyage of the Frog

Parents need to know that this is a compellingly written, can't-put-it-down story keeps even reluctant readers engrossed.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how David matures during his adventure. How much does he appreciate what his uncle is trying to teach him before his journey?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Good role models

    it SUKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

    its suks for little kids but is the best for big kids

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    A must read book!

    This book is cool! But it has swear words in it. but it's okay I say swear words even.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New Hampshire
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    great book for survival

    it was a great book lot of action involved which is very good to read i found my self spending any minute i had reading it languige is not an issue david gets mad about some things but doesnt really swear much if you were stuck on a boat in a huge storm near oil tankers and killer whales wouldnt you swear now and then?

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Wyoming
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I cried and laughed!

    Shut Up and die!!!!!!!!!!

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