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ADA TWIST AND THE PERILOUS PANTS

Andrea Beaty

When Uncle Ned floats away in his helium pants it's Ada and the Questioneers to the rescue. (Ages 6 to 9)

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes1/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity5/5
  • Diverse representation4/5
  • Educational value4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No commercial products featured.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

A playful adventure may create brief suspense, but frightening situations are mild and not sustained.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Ada shows intellectual courage in trying new ideas.

Creativity & curiosity5/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imagination and inventive engineering.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast of friends in a positive and inclusive manner.

Educational value4/5
Why this rating?

Highlights the scientific method and trial-and-error problem solving.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters work together to help their friend.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Promotes scientific curiosity, teamwork, and the importance of perseverance.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Ada is a wonderful role model who uses logic and investigation to solve problems.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
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