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Poached

Stuart Gibbs · 2014

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

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Death of a character1/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Features the fictional 'FunJungle' park, but does not push actual commercial products.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

The story concerns the threat of animals being killed or exploited, but death does not appear to be a major or graphically depicted part of the narrative.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language, mostly name-calling or frustration typical of middle-grade fiction.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Very light, innocent middle-school crush elements.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Poaching, investigations and danger to zoo animals create recurring suspense, but the threat is generally age-appropriate rather than intensely frightening.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional tense situations involving animals or confrontations, but nothing graphic or severe.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Teddy demonstrates bravery by investigating dangerous situations to find the truth.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited but generally positive representation typical of contemporary middle-grade books.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

It offers accessible context about wildlife parks, endangered animals, conservation and poaching while primarily serving as entertainment.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Care for animals and loyalty among the young investigators are meaningful themes, though the book is primarily an adventure mystery rather than a kindness lesson.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The story strongly supports protecting animals, uncovering wrongdoing, taking responsibility and cooperating instead of profiting from exploitation.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist is clever, persistent, and moral, though he occasionally takes risks.

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