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The code

Peter Lerangis · 2004

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The code by Peter Lerangis. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Death of a character; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Courage & resilience.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Death of a character1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Death is part of the mystery context, but is not portrayed graphically or as a central on-page event.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language appears very mild and infrequent.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Teen characters have mild crushes or romantic feelings, with romance remaining a minor element.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Mystery tension and frightening chase situations may unsettle some readers, without extreme horror.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Suspenseful peril and confrontations occur, but violence is not described as graphic or intensely realistic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters face danger and uncertainty with bravery to uncover the truth.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Highly imaginative puzzle-solving and intellectual discovery.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The main group has distinct personalities, but substantial cultural, identity, or ability diversity is not indicated.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

The story encourages puzzle solving, critical thinking, and interest in historical clues, rather than teaching a formal subject.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Friendship, loyalty, and cooperation are recurring positive values.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes the importance of persistence, intelligence, and working together to solve problems.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Young characters show teamwork, ingenuity, loyalty, and bravery, though their choices occur amid dangerous situations.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The code would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The code, and what caused that change?
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