" LOVED IT!!!" It is the best book i have ever read.
The Devouring
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Old-school horror, complete with spiders, clowns.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 13–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Devouring
Parents need to know that on the ever-escalating horror scale, this falls fairly low in terms of violence and mayhem. Much of the disturbing action takes place in a "fears cape" where nightmares seem to come true. While it's certainly gross and creepy -- axe-wielding psycho clowns, children with their tongues cut off -- the dream quality takes the edge off the threat of danger to the protagonists. The children's mother deserted the family and most of the psychological aspects play on this abandonment. One teen (possessed) boy dies.
Read our full review by Stephanie Dunnewind
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what scares them and how they could (or have) overcome that fear.
- Families can also discuss what make something scary -- why is a spider or clown spooky to one person but not to another?
- What do movies, books, and other popular media do to encourage or discourage fears?
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Educational
great
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
TOO MANY SWEARWORDS
This book had way too many swearwords. I couldn't even get through the first ten pages. I do not recommend this book for any age.


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