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  • Review
    Family S.O.S. with Jo Frost

    Supernanny family interventions are meant for parents.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    The 5th Wave

    Super-intense, apocalyptic alien-invasion nail-biter.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Rick Yancey
    (Book, 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
    The Lucy Variations

    Rich teen piano prodigy manages pressure, older crushes.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Sara Zarr
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    3,2,1... Frankie Go Boom

    Toxic brother drives so-so comedy about mortifying video.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Resale Royalty

    Refreshingly real clan anchors mild fashion reality show.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Family Tree

    Mockumentary comedy boasts subtle humor, strong language.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    The Goodwin Games

    Flawed but family-oriented comedy pushes a positive message.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    New Lands: The Chronicles of Egg, Book 2

    Gross-out humor and adventure in lively Deadweather sequel.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Geoff Rodkey
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle

    Wacky, gripping sequel has slapstick, swordplay, sweetness.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Christopher Healy
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Family Tools

    Dysfunctional family biz sitcom has sexual humor.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    How to Lead a Life of Crime

    School-for-criminals mystery turns very dark and violent.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By Kirsten Miller
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Mira's Diary: Home Sweet Rome

    Time-travel sequel is intense, suspenseful, and exciting.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Marissa Moss
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    The Big Wedding

    Award-winning actors wasted in forgettable, racy comedy.
    AGE
    15
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
  • Review
    The Program

    Dystopian romance links teen suicide and memory.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Suzanne Young
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    The Elite

    The Selection sequel is more romantic, still superficial.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Kiera Cass
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Jurassic Park

    Terrifyingly realistic dinos run amok in sci-fi landmark.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Family Weekend

    Teen tries to repair dysfunctional family in so-so comedy.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    House of Secrets

    Page-turner is the perfect campfire tale but can get gory.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Ned Vizzini, Chris Columbus
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Rectify

    Artful drama weighs redemption in the wake of rape, murder.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Dinorama

    In this highly addicting simulation game, kids learn about real-word financial concepts as they build a dinosaur theme park. And unlike many simulation apps, Dinorama doesn't tempt kids with in-app purchases.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Save the Date

    Racy romcom has realistic characters but needs more plot.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Emeraldalicious

    Pinkalicious goes green in magical clean-up adventure.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Victoria Kann
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood

    Boy cites the colors of his moods in poetic slice of life.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Tameka Fryer Brown
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Story's End

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