Death of a character3/5
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A murder drives the investigation and affects the characters, but the death is not described graphically and is not presented as repeated violence.
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The baked bean supper murders
Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The baked bean supper murders by Virginia Rich. 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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- Death of a character3/5
- Frightening scenes2/5
- Violence2/5
Strongest positives
- Courage & resilience3/5
- Good role models3/5
- Positive messages3/5
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