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All reviews for ages 9

1,043 results
  • Review
    Teacher's Pest: Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #3

    Bug-monsters offer light horror hijinks in third volume.
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    9
     
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    By Charles Gilman
    (Book, 2013)
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    LEGO Batman: The Movie -- DC Superheroes Unite

    Lighthearted superhero action is fun -- but big toy ad.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Fame High

    Arts docu shows how hard passionate teens work in school.
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    9
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
  • Review
    One Plus One Equals Blue

    Upbeat tale about kids coping with disadvantages.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By MJ Auch
    (Book, 2013)
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    Ghostbusters

    Kids capture and collect ghosts in enjoyable arcade game.
    AGE
    9
     
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    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    My Robot Friend

    Fun puzzler with programming skills; some crude humor.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    The Slither Sisters: Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #2

    Goofy comedy for young boys riffs on horror cliches.
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    9
     
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    By Charles Gilman
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Re-Mission 2

    This clever game teaches kids about cancer and its treatments by putting the information inside six engaging games.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    The Ability

    Brilliant, thrilling story of kids training in mind control.
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    9
     
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    By M.M. Vaughan
    (Book, 2013)
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    House of Secrets

    Page-turner is the perfect campfire tale but can get gory.
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    9
     
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    By Ned Vizzini, Chris Columbus
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Oh No Fractions!

    Basic app focuses on visually comparing fractions.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    DIY

    Kids can follow their interests, build confidence, and gain valuable skills as they complete fun, hands-on challenges.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    The FREE Dictionary by Farlex

    Excellent reference with games, fun graphics, and more.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Lists for Writers

    Simple, extensive tool keeps writer's block at bay.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
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    Parental Guidance

    Predictable family comedy isn't deserving of its stars.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Alchemy ~ Genetics

    Kids create crazy animal combos in fun but repetitive app.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

    Light scares, clever puzzles make for a fun adventure.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    How to Draw - Easy Lessons

    Step-by-step help simple to follow, but app lacks polish.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Subway Surfers

    Bright, entertaining take on endless-runner genre.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
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    LEGO City Undercover

    The game promotes exploration, discovery, and imagination in a colorful and cartoonish world that feels like the world's biggest LEGO collection come to life.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2013)
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    Through the Skylight

    Suspenseful time-travel tale explores rich culture, history.
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    9
     
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    By Ian Baucom
    (Book, 2013)
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    From up on Poppy Hill

    Inspiring, romantic coming-of-age tale about '60s teens.
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    9
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away

    Spectacular, but without a real story, it might bore kids.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Geometry Quest

    Well-presented quiz questions in a travel-themed wrapper.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    The Second Spy: The Books of Elsewhere, Book 3

    Third in series serves up mix of magic, suspense, and heart.
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    9
     
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    By Jacqueline West
    (Book, 2013)