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All reviews for arts and dance

136 results
  • Review
    Fame High

    Arts docu shows how hard passionate teens work in school.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
  • Review
    Mira's Diary: Home Sweet Rome

    Time-travel sequel is intense, suspenseful, and exciting.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Marissa Moss
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    The Elite

    The Selection sequel is more romantic, still superficial.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Kiera Cass
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Lovestruck: The Musical

    Stellar dance numbers stand out in sexy, predictable romcom.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Starstruck

    Fun mix of teen actresses, mystery in Golden Age Hollywood.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Rachel Shukert
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Faces iMake - Right Brain Creativity

    Kids create fabulous-looking faces using everyday items in this simple but highly creative art-making app.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Kids Paint Free

    Bright, random colors engage, but options are limited.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Sketchbook Pro

    Impressive creation tool for teens serious about art.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Android, iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    I Represent Sean Rosen

    Smart story of a kid pitching a movie idea to Hollywood.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Jeff Baron
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Ghoulish Song

    Brave girl shines in exciting companion to Goblin Secrets.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By William Alexander
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Better Nate Than Ever

    Terrific tale of misfit taking bold step to remake his life.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Tim Federle
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away

    Spectacular, but without a real story, it might bore kids.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Faces iMake - ABC

    Art is the focus of clever preschool alphabet app.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Flora and the Flamingo

    Girl makes a feathered friend in whimsical, wordless outing.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Molly Idle
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Barbie in the Pink Shoes

    Barbie teaches kids about classic ballets; some romance.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Homeland

    Tense hacker adventure tackles government spying on public.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Cory Doctorow
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Searching for Sugar Man

    Intriguing docu about missing musician; some language, pot.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    The Shadow Society

    Affecting alternate-world fantasy promotes tolerance.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Marie Rutkoski
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Cheer Perfection

    Cheerleading show features lots of negative mama drama.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    Magic Tree House Series

    Fun, educational chapter books have something for everyone.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Mary Pope Osborne
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Drama

    Sharp, funny graphic novel captures chaos of theater.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Raina Telgemeier
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Step Up Revolution

    Dance movie is formulaic but boasts some fun sequences.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Goblin Secrets

    Orphan boy seeks lost brother in exciting, funny tale.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By William Alexander
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013

    Active game more about dancing than exercise routines.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Victorious: Taking the Lead

    Tween rhythm game based on TV show is fun but short.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)