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Dead and gone

Norah McClintock · 2014

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Dead and gone by Norah McClintock. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Death is central to this mystery and may involve serious consequences, but the available evidence does not establish graphic or extensive treatment.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

No graphic gore or violence described.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language appropriate for young adult readers.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minor teenage romantic interests.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Atmospheric tension typical of the mystery genre.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Any substance references appear likely to be incidental rather than central or glamorized.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Some scenes of tension and physical confrontation related to the mystery plot.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows courage in pursuing the truth.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages puzzle-solving and investigative thinking.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited information suggests little explicit diversity emphasis; the available evidence does not support a higher rating.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The mystery may encourage incidental critical thinking and social reasoning, but teaching is not its primary purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Some interpersonal care shown between friends.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of truth, trust, and dealing with family history.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist shows agency and resilience.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Dead and gone would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Dead and gone, and what caused that change?
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