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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Learning ratings
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Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
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All reviews for ages 5, 11 & 13

3,590 results
  • Review
    I Funny: A Middle School Story

    Middle school humor mixes with moving subplot.
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    11
     
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    By Chris Grabenstein, James Patterson
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Beautiful Creatures

    Lush book adaptation mixes romance, fantasy, some violence.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    The 5th Wave

    Super-intense, apocalyptic alien-invasion nail-biter.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Rick Yancey
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Goodreads

    Mostly safe spot for teens to share their love of books.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Shelfari

    Cozy social book nook, but use privacy settings.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Twitter #music

    Good tool for sharing music, but watch privacy concerns.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Hating Breitbart PG-13

    Docu one-sidedly reveres late right-wing media provocateur.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
  • Review
    Montessori 1st Operations

    Math concept work with clear instruction and fun rewards.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Invisibility

    Mix of brutality and tenderness makes fantasy seem real.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By David Levithan, Andrea Cremer
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Demi

    Lovato dishes on love in mostly tween-friendly album.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Demi Lovato
    (Music, 2013)
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    The Reluctant Assassin: W.A.R.P., Book 1

    Exhilarating but bloody tale starts off time travel series.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Eoin Colfer
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Ultimate Survival Alaska

    Alaskan explorers hunt, swear, and survive in extreme spots.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Goodwin Games

    Flawed but family-oriented comedy pushes a positive message.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Peeples

    Funny but formulaic comedy has some edgy content.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
  • Review
    Mama

    Uneven movie has very scary scenes, some involving children.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    "#Beautiful (feat. Miguel)"

    Sexy, soulful track has some bleeped-out profanity.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Mariah Carey
    (Music, 2013)
  • Review
    Angry Birds Friends

    Clever social version of mobile favorite requires Facebook.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Polygamy, USA

    Inside look at plural marriage community, without sex talk.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Iron Man 3

    Fewer playboy antics, but still plenty of violence.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Instructables

    Slick DIY app features cool projects; supervision required.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    PicsArt - Photo Studio

    Top-notch photo app crams in functionality; some iffy stuff.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Hackety Hack

    Easy programming tool teaches basics, has online sharing.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Family Tools

    Dysfunctional family biz sitcom has sexual humor.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Revenge of a Not-So-Pretty Girl

    Teen's positive turnaround mixes with iffy beauty message.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Carolita Blythe
    (Book, 2013)
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    Life After Theft

    Ghost story with a lot of heart.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Aprilynne Pike
    (Book, 2013)