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Crash & burn

Lisa Gardner · 2015

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Crash & burn by Lisa Gardner. 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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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Murder and death are central to the investigation, with emotionally serious consequences and grief.

Graphic injury3/5
Why this rating?

Some medical or injury-related details linked to the plane crash and violent confrontations.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Includes moderate strong language typical of contemporary crime thrillers.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Marital dynamics and relationship struggles are central to the plot.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Intense, sustained thriller suspense includes a catastrophic crash, threats, psychological danger, and uncertainty about a child’s safety.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Minimal sexual content; references to relationships are context-driven.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional references to alcohol or medical drugs in the context of the story.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Repeated violent crime, assaults, threats, and danger involving adults and children; violence is serious rather than playful.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate significant bravery in facing both physical danger and past secrets.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages critical thinking regarding complex, non-linear mysteries.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse set of well-defined, capable characters.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into investigative procedures and the effects of psychological trauma.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show empathy during crisis situations.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Explores the complexity of survival and the impact of past trauma.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters display resilience and investigative professionalism.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Crash & burn would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Crash & burn, and what caused that change?
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