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Monster Hunters: Nightmare Academy: Book 1

(2008, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Dean Lorey, Illustrated by Brandon Dorman)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Familiar and predictable but lots of fun.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 9–10

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Much sexist talk by the characters.

  • Violence:

    Magical fighting, a monster's arm is severed, people are reduced to ash, a boy beats up another boy, a boy has his toe bitten off by a monster, a monster's eyes are cut off, two monsters fight and tear each other open.

  • Sex:

    A kiss.

  • Language:

    A bit of mild swearing.

  • Consumerism:

    Frozen drink, mp3 player brands.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Adults drink whiskey.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Monster Hunters: Nightmare Academy: Book 1

Parents need to know that there is some fantasy violence here, not especially graphic, some mild swearing, and several of the characters engage in sexist talk.

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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
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