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Eloise in Hollywood

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Plucky, hotel-hopping heroine meets child stars.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Eloise's exuberance sometimes strays into dangerous behavior, as when she sneaks away on the train. A rude character gets her comeuppance and begs for a second chance, which Eloise engineers through duplicitous means. Nanny is a warm and loving presence who almost makes up for Eloise's absentee parents.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Nanny says "Oh My Lord" and "God Save the Queen" just like in the books.
  • Consumerism:

    Adult viewers may want to book a suite at the Plaza Hotel in NY or the Hollywood Hills Hotel after seeing this, but it's not likely to affect the kids much.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Eloise in Hollywood

Parents need to know that in the unexpected and prolonged absence of Mommy, Eloise and her beloved Nanny check out of the Plaza Hotel in NYC to take an exciting visit to Hollywood. Along the way Eloise meets a spoiled child star or two and gets a reality check about what it's really like to be a movie actress. Eloise engineers a second chance for another character, but does so in a manner that includes lying, helped by the trusted adults in her life.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what Eloise learns about the movie-making business when she gets her big break. Do you think you'd like to move from hotel to hotel like Eloise does? What do you think about the way that Eloise, Nanny, and Monty help Debbie -- was there a more honest way they could have done that?

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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