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A Christmas Revelation

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Anne Perry · 2018

Is A Christmas Revelation appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for A Christmas Revelation by Anne Perry. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Positive messages, Courage & resilience.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 3/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 3/5
Strongest positivesPositive messages 4/5 · Courage & resilience 3/5
Series positionBook 16 · Christmas
Recommendation3.3/5

Positive messages; strongest caution: death of a character.

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Positive messages; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 3/5
Recommendation 3.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5

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Series progression

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Next volumeBook 17 · A Christmas GatheringStrongest cautions: Death of a character 3/5 · Violence 2/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · A Christmas journey
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes2/5Religious themes2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · A Christmas Visitor
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes2/5Religious themes2/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · A Christmas Guest
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes2/5Religious themes2/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 4 · A Christmas Secret
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes2/5Religious themes2/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 5 · A Christmas Beginning
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Religious themes2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  6. Book 6 · A Christmas Grace
    Death of a character3/5Religious themes3/5Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  7. Book 7 · A Christmas Promise
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Religious themes2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  8. Book 8 · A Christmas Odyssey
    Frightening scenes3/5Religious themes3/5Violence3/5Death of a character2/5Romance2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  9. Book 9 · A Christmas Homecoming
    Death of a character3/5Violence3/5Frightening scenes2/5Religious themes2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  10. Book 10 · A Christmas Garland
    Death of a character4/5Violence3/5Frightening scenes2/5Religious themes2/5Romance2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  11. Book 11 · A Christmas Hope
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes2/5Religious themes2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  12. Book 12 · A New York Christmas
    Death of a character2/5Frightening scenes2/5Religious themes2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  13. Book 13 · A Christmas Escape
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Religious themes2/5Romance2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  14. Book 14 · A Christmas Message
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes2/5Religious themes2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  15. Book 15 · A Christmas Return
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  16. Book 16 · A Christmas Revelation
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Religious themes2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  17. Book 17 · A Christmas Gathering
    Death of a character3/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Frightening scenes1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  18. Book 18 · A Christmas Resolution
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes2/5Religious themes2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  19. Book 19 · A Christmas Legacy
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Religious themes2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  20. Book 20 · A Christmas Deliverance
    Death of a character3/5Religious themes3/5Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  21. Book 21 · A Christmas Vanishing
    Frightening scenes3/5Death of a character2/5Religious themes2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Not applicable to this literary work.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

The central plot is triggered by the discovery of a deceased individual.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

A body is mentioned, but the available evidence does not indicate graphic injury or detailed blood.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

The period setting may include mild or old-fashioned expressions, but no strong profanity is indicated.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Christmas and Christian ideas about charity and morality are meaningful elements, though religion is not the sole focus.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Relationships or romantic undertones appear briefly and are not central to the story.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Atmospheric tension typical of a Victorian mystery setting.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Alcoholic drinks may be mentioned in keeping with the period, without evidence of prominent use or glamorization.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

The discovery of a body and some tension related to crime are present.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows courage in investigating and confronting difficult situations.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages empathy and thinking about one's community.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The story appears to show differences in Victorian social class, but evidence for broader identity or ability representation is limited.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into Victorian social stratification and poverty.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and charity are central to the story's message.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on compassion, the importance of helping the less fortunate, and the true meaning of Christmas.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates empathy and a willingness to help those in need.

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