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Associates of Sherlock Holmes

George Mann; Lyndsay Faye; James Lovegrove; Tim Pratt; Ian Edginton; Cavan Scott; Andrew Lane; Jonathan Barnes; William Meikle; Jeffrey Thomas · 2016

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Associates of Sherlock Holmes by George Mann; Lyndsay Faye; James Lovegrove; Tim Pratt; Ian Edginton; Cavan Scott; Andrew Lane; Jonathan Barnes; William Meikle; Jeffrey Thomas. 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?

Death is a common plot driver in these mystery stories.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional references to crime scenes or injuries, consistent with detective fiction, but generally not graphic.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language, keeping with the period setting.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romance is minimal and generally secondary to the mystery plots.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Includes atmospheric tension and dark themes typical of mystery stories.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Not a focus of the work.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Mentions of tobacco or alcohol typical of the Holmes era.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Features standard Victorian crime fiction violence, including threats, brawls, and encounters with criminals.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters frequently face dangerous situations to uphold justice.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Uses imaginative scenarios to expand on a classic literary canon.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The collection may include varied authors and settings, but there is little evidence that broad identity diversity is a prominent, well-developed feature.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Reflects Victorian-era historical settings and logic-based problem solving.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show dedication to helping others and solving wrongs.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes justice, intellect, and the importance of observation.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Holmes is portrayed as a highly capable, albeit idiosyncratic, problem-solver.

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