"Stranger Things" is the hit of the summer and, despite the spooky details, at its heart the show is a Coming-of-Age story with mass appeal.

Coming-of-Age movies often present life issues and challenges from the perspective of a child or teenager. They are appropriate for their age and help parents explain various aspects of how these issues can best be approached.

In honor of Halloween, we've compiled a Top Ten list of terrifying child actors who have starred in movies featuring nightmarish metaphors for the loss of innocence.

Coming-of-Age films fall into a genre of films with plots revolving around a young person's transition into adulthood. Explore their values in this article.

Eleven-year-old Alex Petroski who is obsessed with rockets and astronomy. It's a story that begins with his first rocket launch at a rocket convention followed by a discovery that takes him on a search across the US.

Set in Italy, this is a story about an introverted 14 year old boy from Rome who has troubles fitting in.

An engaging story about four middle school students and getting to know each other's unique traits, quirks, and personalities.

Twelve-year-old Sebastian Ranes finds himself alone on a Greyhound bus on a coast-to-coast journey across the United States. A Coming-of-Age novel that is much more.

A dark and compelling Coming-of-Age adventure with a fast paced and engaging narrative. Recommended!