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All reviews for ages 11, magic and fantasy

35 results
  • Review
    Terraria

    Finicky but fun Minecraft-style game set in a 2D world.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

    Tolkien tale isn't as great as LOTR, but better for tweens.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Jack the Giant Slayer

    Fantasy violence eased by humor in tween-friendly adventure.
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    11
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
  • Review
    Curses! Foiled Again

    Teen girl defends Faerie in lively graphic novel sequel.
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    11
     
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    By Jane Yolen
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

    Compelling story with strong role models, loss, and battles.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Power Rangers Super Samurai

    Kids mimic fighting on Kinect; filled with fantasy violence.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Rise of the Guardians

    Santa wields sword in combat-heavy, RPG-like action game.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Splendors and Glooms

    Dark, magical, Dickensian page-turner for tweens.
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    11
     
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    By Laura Amy Schlitz
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    The Neighbors

    Broad comedy mostly family friendly, but some innuendo.
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    11
     
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    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    Dust: An Elysian Tale

    Pretty side-scroller has mild but frequent violence.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Enchantress: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, Book 6

    Ambitious, edu-taining fantasy series gets a grand send-off.
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    11
     
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    By Michael Scott
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    The Witches of Oz

    Muddled Oz-based fantasy has some intense action.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Trine 2

    Spectacular looking, this side-scrolling puzzler offers varied gameplay and the ability to play with friends.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Mac, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Aquaria

    Stunning undersea adventure is about character development.
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    11
     
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    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Medieval Moves: Deadmund’s Quest

    Mildly violent action game keeps kids moving.
    AGE
    11
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    The Apothecary

    Cold War kids use magic to save world in brilliant novel.
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    11
     
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    By Maile Meloy
    (Book, 2011)
  • Review
    The Warlock: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, Book 5

    Penultimate in edu-taining fantasy series harder to love.
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    11
     
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    By Michael Scott
    (Book, 2011)
  • Review
    Into the West

    Irish tearjerker with a hint of magic deals with loss.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
  • Review
    Foiled

    Girl fencer fights monsters in clever fantasy graphic novel.
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    11
     
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    By Jane Yolen
    (Book, 2011)
  • Review
    Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

    Too scary for younger fans of the popular book.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
  • Review
    The Necromancer: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, Book 4

    Popular fantasy series has lots of plots to keep track of.
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    11
     
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    By Michael Scott
    (Book, 2010)
  • Review
    Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

    Repetitive fantasy combat mars popular book remake.
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    11
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Dragon Hunters (Chasseurs de Dragons)
    Old tale told with stunning but scary animation.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
  • Review
    The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
    Visual treat is too bawdy for young fantasy fans.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
  • Review
    Spider-Man 3

    Kids will be dazzled, but the story falls short of No. 2.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2007)