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The Dragon Turn

Shane Peacock · 2011

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Dragon Turn by Shane Peacock. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

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

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Death or serious death-related crime is an important part of the detective mystery, though it is treated in a restrained, non-graphic way.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

No graphic physical injury descriptions.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild period-appropriate language or street slang.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Not a central theme.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Very light focus on budding youthful friendships and connections.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Atmospheric tension and some threatening scenarios common in historical mysteries.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Alcohol consumption is occasionally depicted in the background of Victorian pubs.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes some scuffles and intense situations consistent with a street-level mystery.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist frequently demonstrates bravery in the face of uncertainty.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Observation, deduction, imaginative hypothesis-building and inventive problem-solving are central pleasures of the mystery.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The Victorian setting includes people from differing social and economic backgrounds, though representation is not the main focus.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides a sense of 19th-century London history and social conditions.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Kindness among the impoverished characters is a positive motif.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Themes of persistence, honesty, and social justice are present.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates resourcefulness and determination.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in The Dragon Turn would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Dragon Turn, and what caused that change?
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