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Sherlock Holmes and the American Angels

Barrie Roberts · 2007

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Sherlock Holmes and the American Angels by Barrie Roberts. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Alcohol or drugs, Violence; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Courage & resilience.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Central to the plot is the investigation of several deaths/murders.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Crime scenes and bodies may be mentioned, but the available assessment indicates injuries are not described graphically.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Period-appropriate exclamations or mild expressions may appear; strong profanity or slurs are not indicated.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romantic hints or a minor subplot may occur, but romance does not appear to be central to the detective story.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

The mystery atmosphere may feel tense or ominous, but there is no indication of sustained horror, peril to children, or frightening imagery.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

References to smoking and drinking typical of the era and character portraits.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

A traditional Holmes mystery likely includes threats, criminal confrontations, and limited physical struggle rather than sustained or graphic violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists frequently risk their safety for justice.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Encourages analytical thinking and deductive reasoning.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

International characters may broaden the setting, but there is limited evidence that diverse identities receive substantial depth or agency.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

The historical setting may provide incidental context about Victorian society and Anglo-American relations, but teaching is not the main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Professional loyalty, cooperation, and occasional empathy appear likely, though the central focus is investigation rather than caregiving.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story appears to emphasize truth, careful reasoning, justice, and solving wrongdoing, with generally positive moral framing.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Holmes and Watson display professional integrity and dedication to truth.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
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