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Piper Reed: Navy Brat

(2007, Fiction - Family Life, Written by Kimberly Holt, Illustrated by Christine Davenier)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Energetic story of family, change; great for young readers.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    A model of great family communication.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    A girl punches her sister in the arm.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Some name calling, like "chunky."
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Piper Reed: Navy Brat

Parents need to know that there is some mild name calling and sibling rivalry in this book, as well as good examples of family communication.

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  • Families can talk about how military families live. Can you imagine what it would be like to move every few years? What would be the good things? What would you miss? Families can also talk about their favorite vacation experiences.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 7
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    The Knight And The Princess.

    Once upon a time .There was a princess she was beautiful.Her hair was blond and long .Her eyes were blue. Then she ran into a knight, the knight was armoured in black.She loveed him and he loved her.And they got married and kissed. They lived happily ever after.

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