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All reviews for ages 8, friendship, popular with kids

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    Geek Charming

    Sweet story models positive relationships among teens.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Kenan & Kel

    Mischievous adventures of two teens is all about the laughs.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Lemonade Mouth

    Melodic Disney movie has great messages for families.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    House of Anubis
    British mystery series is clean, positive fun for tweens.
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Freak the Freak Out

    Victorious special is full of fun for tweens.
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    (TV, 2010)
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    iStart a Fan War
    Jack Black spices up otherwise lackluster special.
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    (TV, 2010)
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    The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
    Cute family flick isn't too hair-raising for tweens.
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    (TV, 2010)
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    How to Train Your Dragon

    Thrilling 3-D adventure sends brains-over-brawn message.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Victorious

    Upbeat iCarly-like tween comedy promotes confidence.
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    (TV, 2010)
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    I'm in the Band
    Plenty of tween laughs, but reality isn't a big concern.
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    (TV, 2010)
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    The Troop

    Monsters vs. teens fantasy is worry-free fun for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls: The New Girl

    More spunk and "rules" from Cabot's popular series.
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    8
     
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    By Meg Cabot
    (Book, 2008)
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    iGo to Japan
    iCarly crew delivers more wild antics.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    True Jackson, VP

    Teen's overnight success is unrealistic -- but fun for kids.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    iCarly Saves TV

    Tween-friendly special has lots of online tie-ins.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Nancy Drew
    Big-screen teen sleuth is cute, if a bit bland.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    iCarly

    Interactive show raises social media issues for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Bridge to Terabithia
    Beautiful lesson in friendship for young and old.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Cory in the House
    Spin-off lacks Raven's magic, but kids won't mind.
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    (TV, 2007)
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    The Cheetah Girls 2
    A worthy sequel to the original fan favorite.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Kappa Mikey
    A home-grown anime series for the tween set.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2006)
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    Totally Spies
    Scooby-Doo meets Beverly Hills 90210.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Because of Winn-Dixie

    A girl and a dog educate a small southern town.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Braceface

    Unpredictable braces wreak havoc; kids will enjoy
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
    Tween sitcom offers guided tour to surviving middle school.
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    (TV, 2005)