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The Night They Stole the Stanley Cup (Screech Owls, Book 2)

Roy MacGregor · 1995

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Night They Stole the Stanley Cup (Screech Owls, Book 2) by Roy MacGregor. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Products & advertising; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

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

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

References to hockey equipment and existing sports organizations.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language consistent with middle-grade sports fiction.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Focus is on sports and friendship, not romance.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Mild suspense as children investigate a crime.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes standard, non-graphic contact during youth hockey games.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show initiative in confronting a dangerous situation.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages analytical thinking and problem-solving through the mystery plot.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The team setting may include varied players and backgrounds, but there is little evidence that diverse identities are developed in depth.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into the world of hockey and travel.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Team members support each other through challenges.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of teamwork, integrity, and problem-solving.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The coach and team members act as positive, proactive role models.

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