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The Ghost at Camp David

Ron Roy · 2010

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Ghost at Camp David by Ron Roy. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Death of a character, Strong language; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 2/5 · Death of a character 1/5 · Strong language 1/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5
Series positionBook 12 · Capital Mysteries
Recommendation3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 2/5
Recommendation 3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Death of a character1/5
  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

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Series progression

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  1. Book 1 · Who Cloned the President?
    Frightening scenes2/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · Kidnapped At the Capital
    Frightening scenes2/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · The Skeleton in the Smithsonian
    Frightening scenes2/5Death of a character1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  4. Book 4 · A Spy in the White House
    Frightening scenes2/5Products & advertising1/5Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  5. Book 5 · Who Broke Lincoln's Thumb?
    Death of a character1/5Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  6. Book 6 · Fireworks At the FBI
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  7. Book 7 · Trouble At the Treasury
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  8. Book 8 · Mystery at the Washington Monument
    Frightening scenes2/5
    About the same
  9. Book 9 · A Thief At the National Zoo
    Frightening scenes2/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  10. Book 10 · The Election-day Disaster
    Frightening scenes1/5Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  11. Book 11 · The secret at Jefferson's mansion
    Frightening scenes2/5Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  12. Book 12 · The Ghost at Camp David
    Frightening scenes2/5Death of a character1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  13. Book 13 · Trapped on the D.C. train!
    Frightening scenes2/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  14. Book 14 · Turkey Trouble on the National Mall
    Frightening scenes2/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Ghost-related mystery themes may involve discussion of past death, without intense or graphic treatment.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Any language is likely limited to mild insults or children's expressions.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Ghostly rumors, suspense, and a spooky setting may frighten sensitive readers, but the tone is light.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Mild adventure peril and threats may occur, but violence is limited and not graphic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists investigate frightening clues and face uncertainty with persistence and bravery.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The story encourages imaginative engagement with clues, hidden explanations, and inventive detective work.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Some varied characters may appear, but broad, developed representation is not a central known feature.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

It offers incidental learning about Camp David, history, investigation, and reasoning rather than formal instruction.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Cooperation and concern for others appear in the group mystery-solving dynamic, though kindness is not the sole focus.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The mystery supports persistence, careful observation, cooperation, and distinguishing evidence from rumors.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Young protagonists model curiosity, teamwork, initiative, and problem-solving, though they may take risks typical of adventure fiction.

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