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The Girl With The Iron Touch (The Steampunk Chronicles Series, Book 3)

Kady Cross · 2013

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Girl With The Iron Touch (The Steampunk Chronicles Series, Book 3) by Kady Cross. This book is content notes include Romance, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Romance4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Deaths occur during conflict as part of the plot.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional descriptions of injuries, but not gratuitous.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity consistent with YA fiction.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

Young adult romance is a significant subplot with emotional development and some kissing.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Contains suspenseful situations and menacing villains.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Mild romantic tension and occasional flirtation.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional social drinking typical of the period setting.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent steampunk-style action, duels, and combat with gadgets and machinery.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists frequently demonstrate bravery in the face of danger.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Inventive steampunk technology, mechanical ideas, imaginative world-building, and problem-solving are central attractions.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a varied cast of characters, though limited by its genre conventions.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Reflects Victorian-era aesthetic and social structures.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Importance of empathy and care for friends is central.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Themes of self-acceptance, loyalty, and standing up against oppression.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate resilience and the importance of teamwork.

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  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in The Girl With The Iron Touch (The Steampunk Chronicles Series, Book 3) would you have made differently, and why?
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