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All reviews for holidays & pirates

188 results
  • Review
    New Lands: The Chronicles of Egg, Book 2

    Gross-out humor and adventure in lively Deadweather sequel.
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    10
     
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    By Geoff Rodkey
    (Book, 2013)
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    Navigating Early

    Compelling adventure as two boys cope with loss, loneliness.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Clare Vanderpool
    (Book, 2013)
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    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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    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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    The Runaway King

    Young king faces pirates, thieves in swashbuckling sequel.
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    10
     
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    By Jennifer A. Nielsen
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Fun Size

    Predictable party flick is too edgy for star's younger fans.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    I Have a Dream

    Stunning art amplifies meaning of King's words for kids.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Kadir Nelson
    (Book, 2013)
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    Madly Madagascar

    Love is in the air in this silly but cute Valentine's story.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Case File 13: Zombie Kid

    Goofy horror tale has light scares and lots of body humor.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By J. Scott Savage
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Kinect Party

    Entertaining collection of activities gets kids moving.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
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    Elemental

    Never-a-dull-moment futuristic fantasy brims with energy.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Antony John
    (Book, 2012)
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    Peter Rabbit's Christmas Tale

    Sweet GCI adaptation has some nervous moments for tots.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Magic Tree House Series

    Fun, educational chapter books have something for everyone.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Mary Pope Osborne
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Toontastic Jr. Pirates

    Kids learn storytelling basics as they create cartoons.
    AGE
    4
     
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    4
    Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Ice Age: Continental Drift

    Prehistoric pals hit the seas for an exciting adventure.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Christmas with Holly

    Heartwarming story of overcoming grief is great family fare.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    Home Alone 5: The Holiday Heist

    Predictable slapstick comedy still delivers the laughs.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    Far Cry 3

    Violent, bloody first-person shooter has sex and drugs.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Mistle-Tones

    Festive music accents sweet story that has bullying themes.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    A Fairly Odd Christmas

    Series-inspired TV movie is worry-free holiday fun for kids.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Santa Trap

    Greedy boy tries to capture Santa in funny, offbeat tale.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Jonathan Emmett
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Jingle and Bell's Christmas Star

    Sweet sequel's friendly messages outshine product tie-ins.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Christmas Quiet Book

    Poetic take on quiet moments during the holiday season.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Deborah Underwood
    (Book, 2012)
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    Christmastime

    Cozy, nostalgic look at the classic elements of the season.
    AGE
    2
     
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    By Alison Jay
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion

    Clever cartoon platformer has some tedious elements.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)