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The Long-Lost Map (Ulysses Moore #2)

Pierdomenico Baccalario · 2006

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Long-Lost Map (Ulysses Moore #2) by Pierdomenico Baccalario. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Death of a character; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Death of a character1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No brand placements or commercial solicitation.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

The overarching mystery involves historical figures and past events, with some mention of deceased characters.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Atmospheric tension and some frightening scenarios, typical of middle-grade mystery/adventure.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes light fantasy-based peril, traps, and tense confrontations, but no graphic or extended combat.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The characters repeatedly face their fears to protect secrets and discover the truth.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Highly imaginative puzzles and an elaborate, inventive setting.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The central friend group appears to offer limited representation beyond its main ensemble; no broader range of identities or backgrounds is clearly indicated.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages an interest in history, geography, and code-breaking.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

The characters exhibit significant cooperation and care for each other.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes the value of curiosity, teamwork, and the importance of history.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The young protagonists are brave, inquisitive, and loyal to one another.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The Long-Lost Map (Ulysses Moore #2) would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Long-Lost Map (Ulysses Moore #2), and what caused that change?
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