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Case of the Deepdean Vampire

Robin Stevens · 2016

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Case of the Deepdean Vampire by Robin Stevens. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Death of a character; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Courage & resilience.

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Strongest cautions

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

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Diverse representation3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Death is a theme in the series, but it is treated with a mystery-solving lens rather than graphic content.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild school-appropriate insults.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Not a focus; the story centers on friendship and investigation.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The premise involves a 'vampire' legend which provides some suspense and mild spooky atmosphere typical of middle-grade mysteries.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes minor instances of school-age conflict and bullying behaviors.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The girls show great courage in investigating mysteries and confronting those bullying others.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imaginative investigation and creative problem-solving.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

The story includes a multiracial friendship and explores prejudice in its historical school setting, though diversity is not the central focus.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages critical thinking and deductive reasoning.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Highlights empathy and support within their friendship.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes the value of logical thinking, truth-seeking, and friendship.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists are intelligent, proactive, and loyal friends.

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