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The Fugitive Factor

Gordon Korman · 2005

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Fugitive Factor by Gordon Korman. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Death of a character; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

Book 2 · On the RunSource checked

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 3/5 · Death of a character 1/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5
Series positionBook 2 · On the Run
Recommendation3.3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 3/5
Recommendation 3.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Death of a character1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

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Series progression

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Next volumeBook 3 · Now You See Them, Now You Don'tStrongest cautions: Romance 1/5 · Frightening scenes 1/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · Chasing the Falconers
    Frightening scenes4/5Violence3/5Death of a character2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · The Fugitive Factor
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Death of a character1/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · Now You See Them, Now You Don't
    Frightening scenes1/5Romance1/5Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  4. Book 4 · The Stowaway Solution
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 5 · Public enemies
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Death of a character1/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  6. Book 6 · Hunting the Hunter
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Death of a character2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense

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What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

The story involves serious danger and references to past events, but no clearly established or depicted character death is evident.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild language consistent with middle-grade adventure fiction.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romance is not a focus of this thriller-adventure series.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The sense of being hunted and the constant danger of capture can be tense for younger readers.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes tense confrontations, chases, and some mild physical struggles while on the run.

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Products & advertising · 0/5Graphic injury · 0/5Alcohol or drugs · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The siblings display significant bravery in the face of overwhelming odds.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imaginative problem-solving in challenging circumstances.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Standard middle-grade character representations.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons on critical thinking and geography.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters rely on mutual trust and occasional help from strangers.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes family loyalty, resilience, and the importance of seeking the truth.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists are resourceful, protective of one another, and show great tenacity.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The Fugitive Factor would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Fugitive Factor, and what caused that change?
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