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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)
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    Sanjay and Craig

    Crudity and absurdity abound in best pals' misadventures.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Natural Born Angel

    Angel story sequel weighed down by celebrity, consumerism.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Scott Speer
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Return to Nim's Island

    Adventure sequel is well-rounded, family-friendly fare.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The 5th Wave

    Super-intense, apocalyptic alien-invasion nail-biter.
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    13
     
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    By Rick Yancey
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked

    Plot and jokes forced but harmless in detective parody.
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    8
     
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    By Jarrett J. Krosoczka
    (Book, 2013)
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    Star Trek Into Darkness

    Action-packed Star Trek sequel has good story, characters.
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    12
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Invisibility

    Mix of brutality and tenderness makes fantasy seem real.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By David Levithan, Andrea Cremer
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Lucy Variations

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

    Toxic brother drives so-so comedy about mortifying video.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Ultimate Survival Alaska

    Alaskan explorers hunt, swear, and survive in extreme spots.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (TV, 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)
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    The Goodwin Games

    Flawed but family-oriented comedy pushes a positive message.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Beyblade

    Formulaic toy-inspired series has some good messages, too.
    AGE
    7
     
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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
    Robotech

    '80s action toon still entertains with intricate storyline.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Soul Sacrifice

    Solid action RPG leaks blood at every turn.
    AGE
    17
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2013)
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    Doll Bones

    Tween tale is both creepy and sweetly poignant.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Holly Black
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    One Plus One Equals Blue

    Upbeat tale about kids coping with disadvantages.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By MJ Auch
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Maid of Secrets

    Engrossing Elizabethan tale of murder and intrigue.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Jennifer McGowan
    (Book, 2013)
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    Iron Man 3

    Fewer playboy antics, but still plenty of violence.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    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)
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    Family Tools

    Dysfunctional family biz sitcom has sexual humor.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    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)