Death of a character4/5
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Death and the threat of death are important to the story, including serious losses and frightening consequences for characters.
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Clive Barker's The thief of always
Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Clive Barker's The thief of always by Clive Barker. This book is recommended for ages 13+; content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Courage & resilience.
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Recommended age13+
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- Death of a character4/5
- Frightening scenes4/5
- Violence3/5
Strongest positives
- Creativity & curiosity5/5
- Courage & resilience4/5
- Kindness & empathy4/5
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- How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
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