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The disappearing

Jennifer Torres · 2014

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The disappearing by Jennifer Torres. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Strong language; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Diverse representation.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Diverse representation4/5
  • Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language appears generally age-appropriate; any mild name-calling or profanity is not detailed.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Family separation may feel emotionally distressing, though frightening scenes do not appear central.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist faces fear and hardship with persistence and personal courage.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The story may encourage perspective-taking and problem-solving, though creativity is not its primary focus.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

The book centers a Latino family and their cultural context with meaningful representation.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

It offers social and emotional insight into children affected by family separation, rather than formal instruction.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Empathy, family support, and care for others appear central to the story.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes resilience, family connection, empathy, and understanding difficult circumstances.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Rocio is presented as a resilient young protagonist who handles difficult circumstances with maturity.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The disappearing would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The disappearing, and what caused that change?
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