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338 results
  • Review
    Hidden Objects: Gardens of Time

    Hidden objects and sim combine for fun, social game.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Political Animals

    Star power anchors intricate, boozy dirty-politics series.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    Picked Off

    Amateur antique collectors compete for cash in mild show.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    The Flowers of War

    Graphic rape and killing battle heroism and sacrifice.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Rhythm Thief & The Emperor’s Treasure

    Fun, quirky, beat-based mini-games; some mild violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury

    Tribute collection will please Bradbury fans, new readers.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By Mort Castle, Sam Weller
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Prairie Evers

    Great novel about a girl, her chickens, and her best friend.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Ellen Airgood
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Dust Girl: The American Fairy Trilogy, Book 1

    Intricate historical novel contrasts Dust Bowl, fairy world.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Sarah Zettel
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Code Name Verity

    Plot-twisting, heart-wrenching, unforgettable WWII story.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Elizabeth Wein
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Marie Antoinette & The Independence War

    Historical game lets kids play with famous leaders.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    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)
  • Review
    Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods & Kings

    This fantastic expansion to the top-rated Civilization V game adds religion into the historic mix.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Changeling: Order of Darkness, Book 1

    Tantalizing mix of historical romance, supernatural epic.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Philippa Gregory
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Too Big to Fail

    Complex account of 2008 economic collapse; lots of language.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    American Colony: Meet the Hutterites

    Inside look at religious group has some swearing, alcohol.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    Bridge of Time

    Clever tale of present-day kids lost in 1864 San Francisco.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Lewis Buzbee
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Red Tails

    Wartime drama mixes aerial combat, worthy messages, cliches.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Cowboy Playground

    Rousing cowboy tunes celebrate the simple life.
    AGE
    2
     
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    By Various Artists
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    Pinterest

    Semi-social site helps users collect images for inspiration.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Kurt Sutter's Outlaw Empires

    Docu about criminal groups is both insightful and violent.
    AGE
    15
     
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    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen

    Learn about ancient Egypt as you solve a mystery set in a lost tomb.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    50 States

    Handy but dull pocket reference guide to U.S. states.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Never Fall Down

    Harrowing true story of boy in Cambodia's Killing Fields.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Patricia McCormick
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    United Stats of America

    Edutaining show features history, numbers, mild innuendo.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    White Heat

    Sex-strewn drama views the '60s through British eyes.
    AGE
    15
     
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    (TV, 2012)