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Sherlock Holmes Through Time and Space

Isaac Asimov; Martin H. Greenberg; Charles G. Waugh; Arthur Conan Doyle; Philip José Farmer; Anne Lear; F. N. Farber; Poul Anderson; Gordon R. Dickson; Barbara Williamson · 1984

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Sherlock Holmes Through Time and Space by Isaac Asimov; Martin H. Greenberg; Charles G. Waugh; Arthur Conan Doyle; Philip José Farmer; Anne Lear; F. N. Farber; Poul Anderson; Gordon R. Dickson; Barbara Williamson. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Courage & resilience.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

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

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Deaths are common as these are mystery narratives.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal, standard for mystery genre.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild, period-appropriate language.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Subtle or incidental romantic elements.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Some stories contain eerie or tense atmospheric elements.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional depictions of smoking or drinking as was common in the era.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Contains conventional mystery-related violence like fights or threats.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Holmes demonstrates consistent courage in the face of danger.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Its central premise creatively reimagines Sherlock Holmes through time, space, and science-fiction possibilities across multiple authors.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The collection may include some varied characters and authors, but broad, well-developed identity diversity is not a prominent feature.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into stylistic variety and literary pastiche.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Characters occasionally demonstrate moral integrity.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on logic, deduction, and problem-solving.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Holmes remains a model of intellect and perseverance.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Sherlock Holmes Through Time and Space would you have made differently, and why?
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