Death of a character2/5
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The protagonist’s parents die at the beginning, driving the story. The loss is emotionally significant but is not described graphically.
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The locked garden
Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The locked garden by Gloria Whelan. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Romance, Strong language; positive qualities include Good role models, Positive messages.
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- Death of a character2/5
- Romance1/5
- Strong language1/5
Strongest positives
- Good role models4/5
- Positive messages4/5
- Courage & resilience3/5
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- Which character was the best role model, and what did they do that you admired?
- How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
- Which choice in The locked garden would you have made differently, and why?
- Who changed the most in The locked garden, and what caused that change?
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