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A Light in the Attic

(1971, Non-Fiction - Poetry, Written by Shel Silverstein, Illustrated by Shel Silverstein)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Poet delivers both a moral lesson and mischief.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Behavior of the kind that gets its just rewards and the kind that kids use to test their limits are both in abundance.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Bare bottoms appear a couple times.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About A Light in the Attic

Parents need to know that the playful language and light look at (sometimes serious) subject matter keep kids entertained. The art is expressive and sometimes pleasingly over-the-top.

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  • Families can talk about the pleasure of these poems. Why do you enjoy them? These are great poems for kids to perform aloud and could inspire kids to write their own poems.
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    I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it 1.0

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    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 1.0

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    i need to read a poem from a famous poet and i think shel silverstein is one of them

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    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Introduction to Poems

    My 8 year old son brought this book home from school. He really enjoyed it. I bought him a copy and we have read it together. I would recommend it to other parents with children over 7 years old.

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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