Frightening scenes1/5
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Arabel and Mortimer
Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Arabel and Mortimer by Joan Aiken. This book is recommended for ages 7+; content notes include Violence, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Kindness & empathy.
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Recommended age7+
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- Violence2/5
- Frightening scenes1/5
Strongest positives
- Creativity & curiosity4/5
- Kindness & empathy4/5
- Good role models3/5
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- What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
- How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
- Which choice in Arabel and Mortimer would you have made differently, and why?
- Who changed the most in Arabel and Mortimer, and what caused that change?
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