RE: Too young for a " real" bow?
I agree with all of the guys about the Browning Micro lines. My ten year old son shoots one set at 43#. ( He started at about 30# or so) He throws a great arrow, 1916, with 100gr. Muzzys. I never speed tested the bow but even with these slightly heavy arrows, it shoots flat and zips out to 20 yds.
I'd ask around at the local gun shop or bow club since many kids outgrow these youth bows and the parents would love to pass them along to you. In my area, there seems to be a network of youth guns, bows, clothing that when outgrown, is handed off to another parent. Just last week I was going to purchase a larger parka for my son for the rest of the deer and duck season. Then I get a message from a friend that he has two parkas and insulated bibs that he can't wear anymore. The larger of the two fit perfectly and saved me a good amount of cash. Two weeks ago, I passed off two pairs of camo pants to another friend.
I'd ask around.
Greg