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Cursed
age 16+
Fierce woman leads reimagined, violent Arthurian tale.
By Thomas Wheeler
(2019)
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MathPapa - Algebra Calculator
age 11+
Handy algebra helper with X factor; watch for cheating.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
(2019)
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Snow, Glass, Apples
age 16+
Fairy tale favorite gets dark, violent, sexy makeover.
By Neil Gaiman
(2019)
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The Bleeding Edge
age 16+
Informative, eye-opening docu about medical-device industry.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2018)
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Vsauce
age 11+
Intelligent, fun-loving science learning worth watching.
Network: YouTube Channel
(2007)
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Springin' - Create, Share, and Play
age 11+
Game creator has great potential but steep learning curve.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
(2017)
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Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book
age 11+
Belle gets lured into book in dark but enchanting spin-off.
By Jennifer Donnelly
(2017)
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The Way Things Work Now
age 11+
Captivating look at the things that power our world.
By David Macaulay
(2016)
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Disney Enchanted Tales
age 11+
Pretty worlds for Disney faves, but kids must wait or spend.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
(2016)
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The Shepherd's Crown: Tiffany Aching Adventures, Book 5
age 11+
Final Discworld novel hits the mark with rich fantasy.
By Terry Pratchett
(2015)
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The Kingdom of Little Wounds
age 16+
Brutal, breathtaking historical epic is graphic but great.
By Susann Cokal
(2014)
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Code Monster from Crunchzilla
age 11+
Fun programming lessons from a friendly monster guide.
URL: http://www.crunchzilla.com/code-monster
(2014)
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Buzzmath
age 11+
Glitzy, core-aligned math lessons grab kids' attention.
URL: https://www.buzzmath.com/
(2013)
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Jack the Giant Slayer
age 11+
Fantasy violence eased by humor in tween-friendly adventure.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2013)
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Hammer of Witches
age 11+
Fairy-tale creatures come to life in so-so swashbuckler.
By Shana Mlawski
(2013)
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Curses! Foiled Again
age 11+
Teen girl defends Faerie in lively graphic novel sequel.
By Jane Yolen
(2013)
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Foiled
age 11+
Girl fencer fights monsters in clever fantasy graphic novel.
By Jane Yolen
(2010)
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