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528 results
  • Review
    Handbook for Dragon Slayers

    Exciting medieval adventure with brave teens and dragons.
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    8
     
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    By Merrie Haskell
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    LEGO Batman: The Movie -- DC Superheroes Unite

    Lighthearted superhero action is fun -- but big toy ad.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Power Rangers Megaforce

    Fun action show joins long-running but violent franchise.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    LEGO Batman: DC Super Heroes

    Well-done (but not perfect) port of console hit.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    The 13-Story Treehouse

    Madcap mayhem perfect for Big Nate fans.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Andy Griffiths
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Beast Wars: Transformers

    Award-winning '90s series is violent but entertaining.
    AGE
    8
     
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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
    Superman: Unbound

    Superman fights, learns life lessons in animated thriller.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Iron Man 3

    Fewer playboy antics, but still plenty of violence.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (Movie, 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
    Navigating Early

    Compelling adventure as two boys cope with loss, loneliness.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Clare Vanderpool
    (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
    Teen Titans Go!

    Superheroes' new look, comical feel invites younger kids.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 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
    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
    Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

    Movie's violence is countered by strong themes of family.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Iron Man: Rise of Technovore

    Animated Iron Man adventure is convoluted and violent.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Injustice: Gods Among Us

    DC Comics characters pummel each other -- with some blood.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines

    Inspiring docu explores female heroes in comics, real life.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Emeraldalicious

    Pinkalicious goes green in magical clean-up adventure.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Victoria Kann
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Story's End

    Storybound sequel has brave kids, cosmic battle.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Marissa Burt
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Clockwork Princess: Infernal Devices, Book 3

    Enthralling trilogy conclusion tugs at the heartstrings.
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    14
     
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    By Cassandra Clare
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    The Ultra Violets

    Fast-paced girl-power confection made for superhero fans.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Sophie Bell
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Max Steel

    Amiable teen superhero fights enemies; lots of merchandise.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Unremembered

    Teen amnesiac a little too perfect in sci-fi adventure.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (Book, 2013)