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Dead Girl Moon

Charlie Price · 2012

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Dead Girl Moon by Charlie Price. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Positive messages.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

A girl's death is central to the plot, with investigation, loss, and emotional consequences shaping the story.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some descriptions of crime scenes and bodily remains.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild to moderate profanity typical of YA fiction.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Contains teenage romantic subplots.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Maintains an eerie, tense atmosphere throughout.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal sexual content, mostly limited to teen-level references.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Some substance use or references may occur among teen characters, but it does not appear to be a central focus.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of a dead body and threats of violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist must show bravery to uncover the truth.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages analytical thinking and engagement with a complex puzzle.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available information does not indicate substantial representation of varied backgrounds, abilities or identities in the main cast.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Kindness exists but is tested by the dark nature of the plot.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores truth, moral responsibility, and accountability.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters are flawed, reflecting real-life complexities.

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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 Dead Girl Moon would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Dead Girl Moon, and what caused that change?
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