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Moriarty

Anthony Horowitz · 2014

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

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5
Series positionBook 2 · Sherlock Holmes
Recommendation3.3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 4/5
Recommendation 3.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

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

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Series progression

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  1. Book 1 · The House of Silk
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Sexual content & nudity4/5Violence4/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Religious themes2/5Strong language2/5Romance1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · Moriarty
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler

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What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Moriarty’s presumed death drives the premise, and murder and fatal danger are important elements of the crime plot.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some graphic descriptions of crime scenes and bodily harm typical of adult crime fiction.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild to moderate profanity reflective of the era and character archetypes.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minor romantic elements, not central to the plot.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The mystery creates sustained suspense through threats, pursuit, criminal conspiracies, and danger in Victorian London.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Tobacco and alcohol consumption consistent with Victorian-era character portrayals.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of murder, physical altercations, and dark crime scenes consistent with the genre.

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No concern recorded in these categories

These categories were explicitly scored 0/5 in the published review. This is not a guarantee that every edition or reader experience is identical.

Sexual content & nudity · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists exhibit bravery when confronting dangerous criminal masterminds.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Highly creative expansion of the existing Holmesian universe with clever plot twists.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The story appears centered mainly on male investigators and criminals in Victorian London, with limited evidence of broader representation.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides historical context to Victorian London and the tradition of British detective fiction.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Professional cooperation is a key driver for the characters.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on the pursuit of justice and the complex nature of morality.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show dedication and persistence in their roles as investigators.

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