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The Dream Doctor

Arthur B. Reeve · 1914

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Dream Doctor by Arthur B. Reeve. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character2/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Deaths occur as the focus of the investigations, but they are not the primary, grisly focus.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

No graphic details or blood are presented.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romance appears limited and secondary to the mystery or detective plot.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Detective threats, crime, dreams, and suspense may feel unsettling, but there is no evidence of graphic horror or extreme danger.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Typical of the era's social norms, substances are not a major theme.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Features standard mystery thriller elements, including mentions of crimes, but lacks graphic depictions.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The investigator shows steady courage in the face of dangerous criminal situations.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on inventive, logical, and scientific problem-solving techniques.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited by the societal standards of the early 1900s.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

The stories may offer incidental insight into early forensic science, psychology, and detective methods, but teaching is not their main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Justice and protecting innocent people may reflect concern for others, though kindness does not appear to be the central theme.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes the power of intellect and scientific deduction over superstition or crime.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Craig Kennedy serves as a sharp, intelligent, and methodical professional role model.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in The Dream Doctor would you have made differently, and why?
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