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The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye (Enola Holmes, #6)

Nancy Springer · 2010

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye (Enola Holmes, #6) by Nancy Springer. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Alcohol or drugs; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Alcohol or drugs1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Mention of past deaths is standard for the detective genre.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

No graphic gore is depicted.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Uses historical mild language; no profanity.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

No significant religious themes.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Includes innocent, age-appropriate crushes and romantic interest.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Abduction, pursuit, concealment, and criminal danger create suspense, but the adventure-focused tone and limited frightening detail make this mildly scary overall.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Includes period-typical consumption like tea or occasional mention of spirits in an adult context.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes minor scuffles, threats, and occasional physical altercations typical of the period mystery genre.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Enola displays high levels of bravery while navigating society and dangerous mysteries.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Promotes inventive thinking, logic, and solving puzzles.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The Victorian setting includes differences in class, gender, and background, but representation is secondary to the mystery and shaped by period limitations.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Offers historical context of Victorian England, particularly regarding women's roles.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist helps those in need and shows compassion throughout her investigations.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of independence, self-reliance, and finding one's own path.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Enola is a proactive, intelligent, and courageous role model for young girls.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye (Enola Holmes, #6) would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye (Enola Holmes, #6), and what caused that change?
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