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TV reviews for book characters

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    Hemlock Grove

    High school-set horror series is gory, sexy, and strange.
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    17
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Parade's End

    Sweeping book adaptation with honorable hero, war scenes.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Peter Rabbit

    Darling preschool show has anxious times, cautionary themes.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Do No Harm

    Jekyll and Hyde-inspired medical drama has a dark side.
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    16
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Carrie Diaries

    Sex and the City prequel is edgy but has merit for teens.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Peter Rabbit's Christmas Tale

    Sweet GCI adaptation has some nervous moments for tots.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    hoops&yoyo's Haunted Halloween

    Bunny-and-cat team scare up laughs in lighthearted special.
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    5
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    666 Park Avenue

    Creepy drama has devilish themes and dark, violent visuals.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Elementary

    Smart Sherlock drama is a great choice for mature teens.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

    Campy '90s action series has solid messages for teens.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Wibbly Pig

    Book character's adventures celebrate imagination.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series

    Cartoon Anne of Green Gables is sweet, with worthy lessons.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Jungle Book

    CGI adaptation with mild scares treads too-familiar ground.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mysteries

    Squeaky-clean teens solve mysteries in 1970s drama.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Maison Ikkoku

    Bittersweet animated romantic comedy has lots of drinking.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Guess How Much I Love You

    Beautiful animation and gentle, loving messages make this a great pick for little kids.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Franklin and Friends

    Friendly animal pals have positive social messages for kids.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Firm

    Dense legal drama with strong hero has mature themes.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Busy World of Richard Scarry

    Friendly book characters teach kids about cooperation.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too

    Silly old bear's sweet holiday tale will delight families.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    The Game of Life

    Iconic board game makes for fun family entertainment.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    The Secret Circle

    Witchy thriller has sexy edge that's best for mature teens.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Doug

    Low-key '90s cartoon has good lessons for grade-schoolers.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    The Amazing World of Gumball

    Colorful cartoon is full of silly laughs and scrapes.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    The Suite Life Movie

    No surprises in tween-friendly movie based on hit series.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2011)