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13 hangmen

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Art Corriveau · 2012

Is 13 hangmen 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 13 hangmen by Art Corriveau. 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 3/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5
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 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

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

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What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

The premise revolves around the ghosts of executioners and past deaths.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Some dark imagery, but not overly graphic.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild language consistent with middle-grade fiction.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Religion appears limited to minor or passing context rather than being a central theme.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romance is not a feature of this story.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Atmospheric ghost story with some tense, eerie moments.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions and mentions of historical hangings.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist must act courageously against supernatural odds.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Imaginative supernatural world-building.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Some background diversity may be present, but it does not appear to be a major focus of the story.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Contains fictionalized historical elements.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Interaction with others involves navigating complex ghost personalities.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Themes of confronting the past, taking responsibility, and personal identity.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist shows bravery and growth in the face of fear.

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