Keeping reading fun for kids–and not so surprising for parents
volume 2.1.10
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Recent Reviews
Who gives a ‘pause’ rating for a book in this age-range?? I know, I know… and there is nothing really concerning about this book, except that it is common beginning chapter book and the transition from gentle picture books to Junie B.’s sassiness is just a bit startling. The book is definitely hilarious for this age group, but it was the first time I ran across the word ’stupid’ as my kids got into older books.
This book address the concern that some little kids have with riding the bus to school in a fun way.
This is a poignant story about a little girl who dies of leukemia as a result of the radiation from the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. Younger or very sensitive children may be particularly disturbed by the content and the fact that the girl dies. The prologue explains that America pursued such a tragic course to try to end the war. The story is largely apolitical and focuses on the little girl. (We have listed this in the 9-12 age range, per Amazon, but it has been listed for as young as 4-8 other places. Our library had it in the YA section.) We suggest reading it with your child at any age.
A very interesting book that brings mythology to life. There is a lot of violent and disturbing content, though no one piece is overly disturbing. Not a book for a sensitive child or for below the age range. Probably better for closer to 11 year-olds, though the density of the story will likely keep most kids away until about then.
Surprisingly, this book is less violent then book 1 of this series. If your teen had no trouble with The Hunger Games, this one won’t cause any problems. Overall, it is less intense, less graphic and less disturbing then book 1.
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Parent requested books in the book stack
The Canning Season
The Magic Thief
Stolen by the Sea
Journey to Jo’burg
Deep and Dark and Dangerous
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Meals: The art and science of feeding your family Click here to check it out! 