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Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Tween detective breaks rules, but escapade is fun.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Roxy is a self-assured tween who's passionate about her beliefs and never backs down to peer pressure. But her determination often leads her to break rules (like sneaking out at night and befriending sketchy strangers), and she enjoys playing tricks on her friends. The movie also touches on the emotional response to losing a loved one.

  • Violence & scariness:

    A few suspenseful scenes (a boy is startled by a dark figure in the woods, for example), and the supposed ghost of a young child makes an appearance (dialogue refers to her death in a plane crash).

  • Sexy stuff:

    Some mild flirting, and one brief kiss between adults.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    The movie is based on one of a series of books, so young fans may take an interest in reading them (which certainly isn't a bad thing).

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman

Parents need to know that the main character of this made-for-TV movie is an opinionated, strong-willed tween whose determination to solve mysteries often leads her to break rules (she sneaks out at night and steals a piece of a town monument) and act disrespectfully to adults and rudely to peers. But she's also self-reliant and resourceful and has enough self-esteem to stand by her convictions in the face of opposition. Suspense is mild enough that it won't bother the movie's target tween viewers, but two scenes show the supposed ghost of a young girl, and a few characters wrestle with having lost loved ones.

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  • Families can talk about how the media portrays tweens in general and girls in particular. What characteristics would you say describe Roxy? Are these positive or negative traits? Would you think the same thing if her character was a boy? Do you think the media gives an accurate view of tween life? In your opinion, which tween characters are more believable than others? Why?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    cute kid
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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    heather browning
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 3.0

    WANT MY 9 YR OLD TO GET BOOK IFFY FOR 6 YR OLD

    I'D LIKE MY 9 YEAR OLD TO READ THE BOOKS. SHE LIKES THE MAGIC TREEHOUSE SERIES, AND SHE LIKES THESE SHOWS.IT MADE MY 6 YEAR OLD ASK A LOT OF QUESTIONS AND SHE WAS A LITTLE SCARED OF THE LITTLE GIRL WHO WAS A "GHOST".

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