Set in the 1970s, the story concerns a girl and boy whose paths cross as they embark into adolescence. Two things stood out for me about this book. 1. The language is spare and perfect, and the voice ...
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Book: Criss Cross
I rate this titleonand give itA truly wonderful work of literature
DVD: WALL-E
I rate this titleonand give itA great movie for everyone -- funny and heart-filled
This movie is wholly charming and enjoyable. The cast of characters is mostly made up of robots, but they are the most expressive robots you can imagine. R2D2 and 3CPO have nothing on these guys! ...
Book: The Invention of Hugo Cabret
I rate this titleonand give itWhat a great experience!
My 9-yr-old son loved this book. So did I -- I read the whole thing in two sittings. The mix of cinematic and textual storytelling makes for a really dramatic narrative experience. Plus, the story ...
Game: Backyard Baseball 2005
I rate this titleonand give itLots of fun for young baseball fans
Our son, 9, loves this game, as do our neighbor's boys, ages 5,7, and 10. The graphics are relatively unsophisticated, but the kids don't seem to mind. Until my son's team made it to the World Series ...
Game: Flight Simulator X
I rate this titleonand give itReal-world planes and scenery, fun skill development
This game is a favorite in our house, with adults and our 9-yr-old son. The realism is what makes it so appealing - the planes, cockpits, scenery, airports, "fasten seatbelt" sign switches, even ...
Game: LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
I rate this titleiffyand give itsmart and fun for kids, but lots of senseless violence
My son (9) loves this game. which was a gift. However, my husband and I have some issues with it. It is definitely a shooting game -- throughout, the player must kill characters and destroy enemy ...
