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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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  • Review
    Power Rangers Megaforce

    Fun action show joins long-running, but violent franchise.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Mongrels

    Ribald British puppet sitcom is hilarious fare for adults.
    AGE
    17
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Power Rangers Wild Force

    Rangers and animals team up in solid incarnation.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    The Rabbi's Cat

    Fascinating, clever animated tale not meant for young kids.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    The Slither Sisters: Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #2

    Goofy comedy for young boys riffs on horror cliches.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Charles Gilman
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Miss Maple's Seeds

    Lyrical fantasy celebrates the magic of seeds and seasons.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Eliza Wheeler
    (Book, 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
    42

    Inspiring Jackie Robinson biopic has great messages.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (Movie, 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
    Spoiled Rotten Pets

    Animals' lavish lifestyles = worry-free fun for families.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Ice Math Ninjas: ZERO

    Fruit Ninja-style app with number focus, cute backstory.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Alchemy ~ Genetics

    Kids create crazy animal combos in fun but repetitive app.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Otis and the Puppy

    Gentle hero faces fear to help friend in lovely book.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Loren Long
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Splash

    Celebrity diving challenge is mostly lighthearted fun.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    LEGO City Undercover

    The game promotes exploration, discovery, and imagination in a colorful and cartoonish world that feels like the world's biggest LEGO collection come to life.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Pulse

    Tale of girl who moves things with her mind builds slowly.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Patrick Carman
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Boy21

    Gripping, heartfelt coming-of-age tale sure to hook teens.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Matthew Quick
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Alpha Dogs

    Interesting elite dog training reality with strong language.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Playing for Keeps

    Ho-hum sports romcom lacks both laughs and chemistry.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Waiting for Lightning

    Routine docu about skateboard champ Danny Way.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Prodigy: A Legend Novel

    Action-packed dystopian sci-fi sequel keeps suspense high.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Marie Lu
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    MLB 13 The Show

    Still the best baseball game around, with many modes.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    MLB 2K13

    Mediocre baseball game resembles last year's title.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    The Cadet of Tildor

    Girl trains as elite soldier in sword-slashing fantasy.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Alex Lidell
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Chasing Mavericks

    Trite but inspiring teen surf story has some sad moments.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2013)