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More Perfect than the Moon (Sarah, Plain and Tall, Book 4)

(2004, Fiction - Family Life, Written by Patricia MacLachlan)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Sarah, Plain and Tall continues.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About More Perfect than the Moon (Sarah, Plain and Tall, Book 4)

Parents need to know that the main issue is Cassie's feelings about having a new baby in the house, and the way she and the others in the family deal with them. One of Cassie's concerns is Sarah's age, which may also prompt some family discussion.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Cassie's journal. How does the journal help Cassie deal with what's happening in her life? What does she mean when she calls her made-up stories her truth?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    If anyone didn't notice........

    The title says Sarah, plan and tall, not plain and tall. I never really read this book. I just wanted to point it out.

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