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  • Review
    We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks

    Documentary tackles complex issues of truth and safety.
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    15
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    In the Shadow of Blackbirds

    Spine-tingling ghost story haunts long after reading.
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    12
     
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    By Cat Winters
    (Book, 2013)
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    Power Rangers Megaforce

    Fun action show joins long-running but violent franchise.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall

    Great haunted house mystery with challenging puzzles.
    AGE
    10
     
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    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
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    The Reluctant Assassin: W.A.R.P., Book 1

    Exhilarating but bloody tale starts off time travel series.
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    13
     
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    By Eoin Colfer
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Family Tree

    Mockumentary comedy boasts subtle humor, strong language.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Power Rangers Wild Force

    Rangers and animals team up in solid installment.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Rabbi's Cat

    Fascinating, clever animated tale not meant for young kids.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Maid of Secrets

    Engrossing Elizabethan tale of murder and intrigue.
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    12
     
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    By Jennifer McGowan
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Not Fade Away

    '60s-set coming-of-age tale has some edgy content.
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    17
     
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    (DVD, 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
    Nine Days

    Gripping search for missing dad, based on a true story.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Fred Hiatt
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Numbers Station

    Effective (if violent) thriller offers mini history lesson.
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    15
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Gangster Squad

    Very violent tale of LAPD's real-life war against the mob.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Any Day Now

    Drama about parenting, discrimination is moving but clunky.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    The Impossible

    Very intense story of family's survival against the odds.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Injustice: Gods Among Us

    DC Comics characters pummel each other -- with some blood.
    AGE
    15
     
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    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Django Unchained

    Tarantino's slavery tale is uneven and brutal but brilliant.
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    17
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Makers: Women Who Make America

    Inspiring survey of women's movement; some sensitive topics.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    The Girl

    Hitchcock biopic reveals dark side of acclaimed director.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Historypin

    Cool history project empowers teens to connect and share.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    The '80s: The Decade That Made Us

    Fascinating, mature retelling of memorable era's legacy.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    42

    Inspiring Jackie Robinson biopic has great messages.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood

    Boy cites the colors of his moods in poetic slice of life.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Tameka Fryer Brown
    (Book, 2013)
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    Hyde Park on Hudson

    Presidential drama is well acted but short on passion.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)