Review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) by Daniela K — 29 Jan 2012

I'm really looking forward to that one!

This review of Where the Wild Things Are (2009) was written by Daniela K on 29 Jan 2012.

Where the Wild Things Are has generally received positive reviews.

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