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The map to everywhere

Carrie Ryan · 2014

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The map to everywhere by Carrie Ryan. This book is recommended for ages 9+; content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Death of a character; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Courage & resilience.

Ages 9+Source checked

Why this age? The book suits independent middle-grade readers, with accessible adventure prose and recurring magical peril, frightening creatures, family separation, and emotionally serious stakes but little graphic content. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age9+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Death of a character1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity5/5
  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Mention of past losses or existential threats inherent to a high-fantasy quest, but no graphic character deaths.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

There is no graphic depiction of injuries or blood.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Uses very mild, age-appropriate language consistent with a middle-grade novel.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Focuses primarily on friendship and partnership; romance is not a central plot point.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Features magical creatures and high-stakes situations that provide mild suspense for younger readers.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes swashbuckling pirate ship battles, scuffles, and magical threats that are tense but not excessively gory or brutal.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The characters frequently confront their fears to protect one another and continue their journey.

Creativity & curiosity5/5
Why this rating?

Maps, portals, invented worlds, magical rules, and inventive problem-solving make imagination central to the reading experience.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Includes a diverse cast of characters in terms of backgrounds, reflecting a varied fantasy world.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Promotes vocabulary development and creative thinking regarding world-building.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and empathy are essential for the characters to succeed in their quest.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes regarding the value of home, trust, cooperation, and the importance of self-discovery.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists show grit and growth, learning to overcome personal flaws and rely on their companions.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The map to everywhere would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The map to everywhere, and what caused that change?
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