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The Yellowstone kidnapping that wasn't

Steve Brezenoff · 2012

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Yellowstone kidnapping that wasn't by Steve Brezenoff. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Educational value.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Educational value3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

There is light tension associated with the mystery, but it is not intended to be frightening.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show mild courage in pursuing answers to the mystery.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages young readers to look closely at details and think imaginatively to connect clues.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

A somewhat diverse friend group is reported, but the limited evidence does not show how fully varied or developed the representation is.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

The story offers some learning about Yellowstone and mystery-solving, though education is not its primary purpose.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friends cooperate to solve the mystery, suggesting meaningful teamwork and supportive behavior.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages critical thinking, gathering facts before jumping to conclusions, and problem-solving.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists are inquisitive, observant, and respectful of their surroundings.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The Yellowstone kidnapping that wasn't would you have made differently, and why?
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