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  • Book: The Graveyard Book

    I rate this titleonand give it4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    A good, heartwarming read.

    I read this myself first before giving it to my 11yo daughter. We both really enjoyed it. I was slightly unsure in the first chapter as this is quite scary (family being killed by a man with a knife) ...

    This review...

    Helped me decide | Had useful details | Read my mind

  • Movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox

    I rate this titleonand give it4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    I saw this with my 3 kids aged 3, 5 and 11. They are all familiar with the original Roald Dahl story (which this film diverges from significantly) and they all loved it, especially the 5yo. There is ...

    This review...

    Helped me decide (2) | Had useful details (2) | Read my mind
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