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Penelope's Postscripts

Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin · 2004

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Penelope's Postscripts by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin. This book is content notes include Romance, Religious themes, Strong language; positive qualities include Good role models, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Romance2/5
  • Religious themes1/5
  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Good role models3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Educational value2/5

What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Includes polite, formal period-appropriate language.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional passing references to traditional customs of the era.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Light, innocent romantic interests are briefly mentioned or implied as part of the social narrative.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience1/5
Why this rating?

Very minor instances of traveling independently.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages writing and observation of the world.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The book observes different European cultures, but representation is limited by its period perspective and is not a central focus.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Offers historical perspectives on travel and social manners of the early 20th century.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

The characters exhibit general social politeness and kindness.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes curiosity, travel, and appreciation of culture.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist is witty, curious, and observant.

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  1. Which character was the best role model, and what did they do that you admired?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in Penelope's Postscripts would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Penelope's Postscripts, and what caused that change?
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