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All reviews for ages 8, cars and trucks & arts and dance

29 results
  • Review
    LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins

    Mediocre LEGO game with minor violence and reckless driving.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Ghoulish Song

    Brave girl shines in exciting companion to Goblin Secrets.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By William Alexander
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Goblin Secrets

    Orphan boy seeks lost brother in exciting, funny tale.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By William Alexander
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    F1 Race Stars

    Quirky and entertaining racer filled with silly powerups.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone

    This software package does a great job of instructing kids on how to make art in a no-fail environment.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    CSR Racing

    Decent racer marred by relentless push for in-app purchases.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    The Splatters

    Fun physics-based puzzler about flinging blobs of paint.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Victorious: Hollywood Arts Debut

    TV-based romp has positive role models and teen drama.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Victorious: Time to Shine

    TV-based Kinect game lets kids stage their own music videos.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Snuggle Truck

    Level creator extends replayability of physics-based racer.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    iParty with Victorious

    Fun tween-star combo raises online responsibility issues.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2011)
  • Review
    Transformers Prime

    Action, violence don't overshadow worthy messages for kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
  • Review
    Shrek Kart HD

    Console-quality racing game with Shrek-y humor.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Auditorium: The Online Experience

    The combination of striking visuals and swelling music creates a magical puzzle environment that encourages trial and error.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Girls Rock!

    Girl-power docu has a strong positive message.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
  • Review
    Speed Racer

    Action-packed kids' film fun, with a few sputters.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
  • Review
    Ballet Shoes

    Sisters learn value of love, work, and sacrifice.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
  • Review
    Click and Clack's As the Wrench Turns
    Tame enough for kids, but clearly aimed at adults.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
  • Review
    America's Ballroom Challenge
    Snipe-free dance competition is fun for all ages.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
  • Review
    Transformers: Animated

    So-so; feels like a barely disguised commercial.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
  • Review
    Transformers

    Classic '80s 'toon more than just a commercial in disguise.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2007)
  • Review
    Overhaulin'
    Cars get shined up, but this show's still dull.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2007)
  • Review
    Wrecks to Riches

    Turning junkers into speedsters; fun for car nuts.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2006)
  • Review
    Mad Hot Ballroom

    Dance documentary hits all the right beats.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
  • Review
    Dust to Glory
    Up-close look at an off-road motor race.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2005)