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The Statue Walks at Night

Joan Lowery Nixon · 1995

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Statue Walks at Night by Joan Lowery Nixon. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Religious themes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 2/5 · Religious themes 1/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5
Series positionBook 1 · Casebusters
Recommendation3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 3/5
Recommendation 3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Religious themes1/5

Strongest positives

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

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Next volumeBook 2 · The legend of Deadman's MineStrongest cautions: Frightening scenes 2/5 · Products & advertising 1/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · The Statue Walks at Night
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence2/5Religious themes1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · The legend of Deadman's Mine
    Frightening scenes2/5Death of a character1/5Products & advertising1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · Backstage With a Ghost
    Frightening scenes3/5Death of a character2/5Violence2/5Products & advertising1/5
    Gets more intense
  4. Book 4 · Check In to Danger
    Frightening scenes2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  5. Book 5 · The house has eyes
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence2/5Death of a character1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  6. Book 6 · Secret of the Time Capsule
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Death of a character1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  7. Book 7 · Beware the Pirate Ghost
    Frightening scenes3/5Death of a character2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  8. Book 8 · Catch a Crooked Clown
    Frightening scenes2/5Products & advertising1/5Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  9. Book 9 · Fear Stalks Grizzly Hill
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  10. Book 10 · Sabotage on the set
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence2/5Death of a character1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  11. Book 11 · The Internet escapade
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence2/5Death of a character1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  12. Book 12 · Bait For a Burglar
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence2/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler

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What’s in it?

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Anubis and Egyptian mythology are noticeable setting elements, but the description does not present religious practice or faith as a central theme.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

A statue rumored to come alive at night may create sustained spooky tension and chase-like danger for the boys.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild tension involving a potential thief, but no significant physical violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The boys continue investigating despite a frightening statue legend and possible danger, showing strong story-centered bravery.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages deductive reasoning and imaginative play.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Includes incidental information about museum settings and art.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display mutual respect and cooperation.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and investigative skills.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists are curious and work closely with their father in a positive family dynamic.

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