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Missing Since Monday

Ann M. Martin · 1986

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Missing Since Monday by Ann M. Martin. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Romance; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Romance1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

No harsh language appears in the excerpt; the available assessment indicates generally mild language.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Any romantic material appears minor and age-appropriate rather than central to the abduction-focused story.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

A four-year-old disappears, and Maggie fears the kidnapper may come for her; this creates sustained suspense and danger.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes the kidnapping of a child and implicit threats, but little graphic physical violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Maggie exhibits significant bravery while trying to help her sister.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages analytical thinking through the mystery-solving aspect.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The excerpt offers too little information to establish broad representation; a low score reflects limited evidence, not a judgment about quality.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into the stress of family dynamics and the impact of parental separation.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters rely on each other, though the situation is fraught with tension.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of family responsibility and the weight of secrets.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows courage and resilience in a difficult situation.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Missing Since Monday would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Missing Since Monday, and what caused that change?
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