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All reviews for ages 8, great girl role models & music and sing-along

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  • Review
    The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle

    Wacky, gripping sequel has slapstick, swordplay, sweetness.
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    8
     
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    By Christopher Healy
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Ultra Violets

    Fast-paced girl-power confection made for superhero fans.
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    8
     
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    By Sophie Bell
    (Book, 2013)
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    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14

    Engaging sports sim celebrates golf history.
    AGE
    8
     
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    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    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 Dash of Magic: Bliss, Book 2

    Young cook battles wicked aunt in fun, Paris-set sequel.
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    8
     
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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.
    AGE
    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.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Adam Kline
    (Book, 2013)
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    Incredible Crew

    Nick Cannon's mild sketch comedy will entertain kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Flea Symphony

    Clever rhythm puzzle gets challenging quickly.
    AGE
    8
     
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    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
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    Brooklyn Castle

    Kids discover life on and off chess board in moving docu.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (Movie, 2012)
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    Scape

    Music app offers original, endless listening experiences.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Tiny Piano

    Easy piano player, but watch out for ads and YouTube links.
    AGE
    8
     
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    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 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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    Big Time Movie

    Boy band tips hat to Beatles in fun, family-friendly film.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    About Average

    Inspiring story of sixth grader solving her bully problem.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Andrew Clements
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell

    Captivating, imaginative story of kids in fairy-tale world.
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    8
     
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    By Chris Colfer
    (Book, 2012)
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    Prairie Evers

    Great novel about a girl, her chickens, and her best friend.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Ellen Airgood
    (Book, 2012)
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    Mirror Mirror

    Visually appealing fairy tale lacks oomph but fine for kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Olivia Bean Trivia Queen

    Fun story of tween girl getting her shot on Jeopardy!
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Donna Gephart
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Radio Disney

    Safe, tween-centric songs by popular Disney stars.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2012)
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    Cinderella Smith: The More the Merrier

    Fun story shows that inclusion is better than exclusion.
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    8
     
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    By Stephanie Barden
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Legend of Korra

    A strong heroine stars in this textured fantasy series that will appeal to boys and girls alike.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Remarkable

    Great premise overcomes an excess of clever embellishments.
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    8
     
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    By Lizzie K. Foley
    (Book, 2012)
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    Storybound

    Hugely inventive story of kids in peril in fairy-tale world.
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    8
     
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    By Marissa Burt
    (Book, 2012)
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    Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life

    Sweet tween film packs big meaning into cliched package.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)