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Thrillers and More Thrillers

Robert Arthur; August Derleth; Edgar Allan Poe · 1968

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Thrillers and More Thrillers by Robert Arthur; August Derleth; Edgar Allan Poe. This book is recommended for ages 13+; content notes include Frightening scenes, Death of a character, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? Suspense, menace, death, and disturbing psychological atmosphere may challenge younger readers; the anthology format and older prose also require solid reading maturity. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Deaths or threatened deaths are likely in several mystery and horror-oriented stories, sometimes with grim emotional consequences.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Minimal descriptions of injury; classic suspense avoids graphic detail.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Uses language consistent with mid-20th-century literature; generally mild.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Religion is not a central theme in these mystery narratives.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romantic elements are largely incidental to the mystery plots.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Suspense, sinister mysteries, uncanny situations, and psychological fear are central to the anthology’s appeal.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Potential casual references to substances common in the era's crime fiction.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes standard mystery-genre suspense and non-graphic peril.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists often face danger to solve mysteries.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Mystery construction, eerie premises, atmospheric writing, and inventive twists strongly support imagination and creative engagement.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The anthology likely reflects the limited demographic representation typical of its 1968 publication context; specific character coverage is uncertain.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into classic literary mystery styles.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Thriller and mystery plots may include cooperation or compassion, but kindness does not appear to be a central or consistently emphasized theme.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Stories often focus on solving puzzles and exposing truth.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters are driven by curiosity and justice.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Thrillers and More Thrillers would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Thrillers and More Thrillers, and what caused that change?
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