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  • Review
    Struck by Lightning

    Edgy high school comedy from Glee star has some iffy stuff.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 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)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall

    Great haunted house mystery with challenging puzzles.
    AGE
    10
     
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    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 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)
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    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.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Goodwin Games

    Flawed but family-oriented comedy pushes a positive message.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Great Gatsby

    Fitzgerald classic gets a decadent, gorgeous, tricky update.
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    14
     
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    (Movie, 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
    Jack Reacher

    Serviceable but forgettable Cruise thriller is very violent.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Safe Haven

    Predictable romantic drama deals with pretty heavy themes.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film The Great Gatsby

    Eclectic homage to Jazz Age has edgy songs, mature themes.
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    14
     
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    By Various Artists
    (Music, 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)
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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)
  • Review
    Silver Linings Playbook

    Offbeat dramedy mixes light and dark; some intense moments.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    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)
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    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)
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    Wuthering Heights (2012)

    Contemplative adaptation focuses on teen passion and angst.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Family Weekend

    Teen tries to repair dysfunctional family in so-so comedy.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    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)
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    Rectify

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