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All reviews for ages 8, adventures & pirates

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    The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle

    Wacky, gripping sequel has slapstick, swordplay, sweetness.
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    By Christopher Healy
    (Book, 2013)
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    Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

    Movie's violence is countered by strong themes of family.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Story's End

    Storybound sequel has brave kids, cosmic battle.
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    8
     
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    By Marissa Burt
    (Book, 2013)
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    Max Steel

    Amiable teen superhero fights enemies; lots of merchandise.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Croods

    Gorgeously animated adventure has intense themes.
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    8
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Ghoulish Song

    Brave girl shines in exciting companion to Goblin Secrets.
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    8
     
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    By William Alexander
    (Book, 2013)
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    A Tangle of Knots

    Intriguing tale of fate, connections, and recipes.
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    By Lisa Graff
    (Book, 2013)
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    A Dash of Magic: Bliss, Book 2

    Young cook battles wicked aunt in fun, Paris-set sequel.
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    By Kathryn Littlewood
    (Book, 2013)
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    Unlucky Charms

    More magic and mayhem as comic Cold Cereal epic continues.
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    8
     
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    By Adam Rex
    (Book, 2013)
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    Escape From Hat

    Clever epic of heroic rabbits vs. evil black cats.
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    8
     
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    By Adam Kline
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket

    Well-intentioned tale of floating boy celebrates diversity.
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    8
     
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    By John Boyne
    (Book, 2013)
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    Tales of the Night

    Six stunningly animated fairy tales with a few mild scares.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Goblin Secrets

    Orphan boy seeks lost brother in exciting, funny tale.
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    8
     
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    By William Alexander
    (Book, 2012)
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    Brave

    Mother-daughter princess tale has some very scary scenes.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The City of Ember: The Graphic Novel

    Adaptation of sci-fi favorite a little murky visually.
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    8
     
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    By Jeanne DuPrau, Dallas Middaugh
    (Book, 2012)
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    Dragon Ball

    Prequel is violent, too, but with more humor.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Ben 10: Omniverse

    Teenage Ben's comical adventures are fun but violent.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Survivors: The Empty City

    Exciting start to dog fantasy series.
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    8
     
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    By Erin Hunter
    (Book, 2012)
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    BeyWheelz

    Fast-paced adventure 'toon is bogged down by marketing ties.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Dragons: Riders of Berk

    Movie-inspired show has strong relationships, role models.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Gustav Gloom and the People Taker

    Humorously spooky tale of making new, weird friends.
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    8
     
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    By Adam-Troy Castro
    (Book, 2012)
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    Big Time Movie

    Boy band tips hat to Beatles in fun, family-friendly film.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Always October

    Scary, fast-paced monster tale lacks character development.
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    8
     
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    By Bruce Coville
    (Book, 2012)
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    Penelope Crumb

    Clever novel connects family history with self-acceptance.
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    8
     
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    By Shawn K. Stout
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook

    Realistic story of girl coping with sick cat, dad's death.
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    8
     
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    By Joanne Rocklin
    (Book, 2012)