By Rick Riordan
Over all this was a good series. I liked it and it helped my brush up on my greek mythology.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Language: mild swearing
Morality: It is Greek mythology.....Children of the Gods are sired out of wedlock, always.
Violence: Alot of violence, not gory or graphic, but people get killed in the wars
Age: 10 and up
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Fablehaven Series
By Brandon Mull
This is a great series about a secret preserve for magical creatures. It follows Kendra and Seth who are brother and sister. The best part of the book is that it teaches good morals. It is not for young kids but it is good.
Language: Not a problem
Morality: Not a problem
Violence: There are many scary creatures, and many instances of peril. Each book gets a little more intense, and violent.
Age:10 and up
This is a great series about a secret preserve for magical creatures. It follows Kendra and Seth who are brother and sister. The best part of the book is that it teaches good morals. It is not for young kids but it is good.
Language: Not a problem
Morality: Not a problem
Violence: There are many scary creatures, and many instances of peril. Each book gets a little more intense, and violent.
Age:10 and up
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Inkdeath
By Cornelia Funke
The really awesome conclusion to the Inkheart trilogy.
5 out of 5 star
Language: Violent language and some mild swearing
Morality: Some reference to immorality, graphic.
Violence: A lot of violence, some quite brutal. talk of torture, and pain.
age: 16 and up
The really awesome conclusion to the Inkheart trilogy.
5 out of 5 star
Language: Violent language and some mild swearing
Morality: Some reference to immorality, graphic.
Violence: A lot of violence, some quite brutal. talk of torture, and pain.
age: 16 and up
Inkspell
by Cornelia Funke
2nd book in the Inkheart trilogy
Continues the Inkheart story. Dustfinger and Mo become the main characters.
5 out of 5 stars
Language: Some violent language, and mild swearing
Morality: Some non-graphic reference to adultery.
Violence: quite a bit of violent language, and some graphic violence.
age: 14 yrs and up
2nd book in the Inkheart trilogy
Continues the Inkheart story. Dustfinger and Mo become the main characters.
5 out of 5 stars
Language: Some violent language, and mild swearing
Morality: Some non-graphic reference to adultery.
Violence: quite a bit of violent language, and some graphic violence.
age: 14 yrs and up
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Prologue: The Brothers (Great and Terrible Series)
By Chris Stewart
This is a fictional story about the Pre-existence. I know sounds dangerous. Amazingly this author pull it off in a believable way. While clearly not doctrine, it is interesting. The fictionalization of spiritual leaders did not make me cringe, as some other Mormon author's characterization of leaders has. It is a painful reminder of what our purpose on earth is. In some points the book is heart wrenching. One must possess a good working knowledge of preexistence and latter-day revelation to Joseph Smith to understand the deeper implications of this book. It is steeped in Mormon doctrine. The story is gripping and intense. As long as you understand this is fiction, it is quite enjoyable.
5 out of 5
Language: While there is no swearing the debates get heated and carry quite a bit of emotion. Lucifer is quite brutal in his denunciation of God's plan of happiness, which might startle younger children.
Morality: not an issue
Violence: There are several scenes of violence. Particularly one where the earth life is depicted, very brutal violence is described, while not in detail, it could be disturbing.
age: 14 and up
This is a fictional story about the Pre-existence. I know sounds dangerous. Amazingly this author pull it off in a believable way. While clearly not doctrine, it is interesting. The fictionalization of spiritual leaders did not make me cringe, as some other Mormon author's characterization of leaders has. It is a painful reminder of what our purpose on earth is. In some points the book is heart wrenching. One must possess a good working knowledge of preexistence and latter-day revelation to Joseph Smith to understand the deeper implications of this book. It is steeped in Mormon doctrine. The story is gripping and intense. As long as you understand this is fiction, it is quite enjoyable.
5 out of 5
Language: While there is no swearing the debates get heated and carry quite a bit of emotion. Lucifer is quite brutal in his denunciation of God's plan of happiness, which might startle younger children.
Morality: not an issue
Violence: There are several scenes of violence. Particularly one where the earth life is depicted, very brutal violence is described, while not in detail, it could be disturbing.
age: 14 and up
Friday, August 7, 2009
Inkheart
By Cornelia Funke
This book has impressive imagery the prose in the book is stunning. It tells the story of a girl Meggie and her Father, Mo. It is very interesting and enjoyable to read. This is a fantasy book of sorts, but places the fantasy in our world.
5 out of 5 stars
Language: Occasionally there are swear words, only those found in the Bible.
Morality: Not an issue
Violence: Many threats of violence and rumors of violence. Some children are in direct peril, which may be frightening to young readers. The villains are ruthless and show no mercy. There are abductions, and people put in cages.
Age: 12 and up
This book has impressive imagery the prose in the book is stunning. It tells the story of a girl Meggie and her Father, Mo. It is very interesting and enjoyable to read. This is a fantasy book of sorts, but places the fantasy in our world.
5 out of 5 stars
Language: Occasionally there are swear words, only those found in the Bible.
Morality: Not an issue
Violence: Many threats of violence and rumors of violence. Some children are in direct peril, which may be frightening to young readers. The villains are ruthless and show no mercy. There are abductions, and people put in cages.
Age: 12 and up
Ender's Game
This is a great book that deal a lot with ethics, and war/violence and leadership. The plot revolves around Battle School, a place where children are trained to fight the "buggers" alien invaders who have attacked earth. The intellectual component is very engaging, It is definitely intended for an older audience since it deals with war and more complex themes.
Overall: 5 out of 5
Language: This book has more swearing than most books about children. There is also crude language, and six year old humor.
Violence: This book is about war, and training soldiers therefore it has much violence. Some of the violence is quite graphic and due to the age of the children it is brutal.
Morality: No explicit immorality.
For a more complete review: http://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/Enders-Game.html
Age appropriate: 14 and up
Overall: 5 out of 5
Language: This book has more swearing than most books about children. There is also crude language, and six year old humor.
Violence: This book is about war, and training soldiers therefore it has much violence. Some of the violence is quite graphic and due to the age of the children it is brutal.
Morality: No explicit immorality.
For a more complete review: http://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/Enders-Game.html
Age appropriate: 14 and up
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