Death of a character4/5
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Murder and threatened murder are central to the plot, with grief and the emotional consequences of loss treated seriously.
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The killing game
Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The killing game by Iris Johansen. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.
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- Death of a character4/5
- Frightening scenes4/5
- Violence4/5
Strongest positives
- Courage & resilience4/5
- Good role models3/5
- Positive messages3/5
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- What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
- How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
- Which choice in The killing game would you have made differently, and why?
- Who changed the most in The killing game, and what caused that change?
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