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The secret tomb

Maurice Leblanc · 1923

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The secret tomb by Maurice Leblanc. This book is content notes include Violence, Alcohol or drugs, Death of a character; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Courage & resilience.

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Strongest cautions

  • Violence2/5
  • Alcohol or drugs1/5
  • Death of a character1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Death may be part of the criminal-investigation context, but it is not described as graphic or central to grief.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Period-appropriate dialogue may include mild insults or rough language, without strong profanity.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Light romantic intrigue is present, but romance is not a major focus of the adventure.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Mystery suspense and tense confrontations may be unsettling, but frightening material appears limited.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental period-typical references to tobacco or alcohol may occur without glamorized drug use.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Adventure-style threats and scuffles appear, but violence is not presented as graphic or unusually intense.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show bravery and composure when confronting danger, especially during high-stakes investigations.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Elaborate puzzles, disguises, reversals, and inventive schemes strongly encourage imaginative engagement.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It may offer incidental insight into period literature and culture, but teaching is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Protecting innocent people and helping others appear alongside self-interest and morally questionable schemes.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story favors intelligence, ingenuity, and resisting injustice, though its heroic thief complicates the moral message.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Lupin is clever and sometimes protective, but his theft and disregard for the law limit his suitability as a straightforward role model.

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  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
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