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The Swamps of Sleethe
(2009, Fiction - Poetry, Written by Jack Prelutsky)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 9. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
This grim collection is too scary for the youngest kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9–10
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Swamps of Sleethe
Parents need to know that this strange little book may disturb some sensitive kids. Nearly every poem ends with a gruesome death.
Read our full review by Dawn Friedman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what makes a good poem. For kids who are used to thinking that every poem needs to be about a sunset or spring, this collection might be a revelation to encourage their own creativity. Kids may be inspired to sit down and write their own horror-style poems.
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