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Tampa burn

Randy Wayne White · 2004

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Tampa burn by Randy Wayne White. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Violence, Alcohol or drugs; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Violence4/5
  • Alcohol or drugs3/5

Strongest positives

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

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mentions of real-world brands for realism.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Deaths occur as part of the murder-mystery plot.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional descriptions of injuries or crime scenes, but not excessively graphic.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Includes moderate profanity consistent with the genre.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Adult romantic relationships and attractions are present as subplot elements.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

A suspenseful adult thriller with criminal danger, pursuit, and peril. Tension is recurring, but the available evidence does not establish consistently extreme or horror-like fear.

Sexual content & nudity3/5
Why this rating?

Contains mature dialogue and references to sexual encounters.

Alcohol or drugs3/5
Why this rating?

Adult characters consume alcohol in social and casual settings.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Contains depictions of fights, weapons use, and threats associated with mystery-thriller genre conventions.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The lead frequently puts himself in danger to protect others and investigate crimes.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The book relies on investigative problem-solving and unique solutions to complex mysteries.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The Florida setting may include some varied characters, but the available evidence does not show that diverse representation is a prominent, developed feature.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The story may include incidental details about Florida, marine life, or crime, but teaching real-world knowledge is not its primary purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Loyalty to friends and a protective nature toward those in need is central to the character.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on justice, uncovering truth, and personal integrity.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates persistence, logic, and a strong moral code despite his grey-area background.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Tampa burn would you have made differently, and why?
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