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Sleight of Hand

Kate Wilhelm · 2006

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Sleight of Hand by Kate Wilhelm. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Romance; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Romance2/5

Strongest positives

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

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

The plot revolves around past and present mysteries that involve deaths of secondary characters.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Injuries or death may be mentioned in connection with the mystery, but the available evidence indicates little graphic detail.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

The available assessment indicates occasional mild profanity or name-calling, without strong language or slurs.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Some adult romantic material appears to be present, but it is secondary to the mystery rather than the main focus.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Tense atmosphere and feelings of unease are present due to the nature of the mystery.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Adult relationships are referenced minimally, with no indication of explicit sexual activity or sexualized nudity.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental adult social drinking is reported; there is no indication that substance use is central or glamorized.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

A mystery with suspense and threats of violence, but no evidence here of frequent or intensely depicted violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist reportedly faces fear and difficult circumstances while pursuing the truth, suggesting meaningful but not dominant courage themes.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Mystery-solving and following clues can encourage curiosity and reasoning, though inventive problem-solving is not clearly the main emphasis.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available description centers on one family and provides too little information to support a broader diversity rating.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The story may offer incidental insight into family or legal situations, but teaching factual knowledge or skills is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Loyalty and care within complicated family relationships are reported, but kindness does not appear to be the story’s central theme.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The mystery reportedly supports honesty, responsibility, and seeking the truth, though the limited evidence prevents a stronger judgment.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist’s persistence in uncovering the truth offers a positive example, while the adult characters’ broader conduct is less clear.

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