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Don't believe your lying eyes

Blair S. Walker · 2002

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Don't believe your lying eyes by Blair S. Walker. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Strong language, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Positive messages.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Strong language3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Real-world places or brands may help establish the setting, but the book is not described as promoting products.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

A murder investigation makes death central to the plot; the evidence does not show how graphically death or grief is presented.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Crime scenes or injuries may be described, but available evidence suggests limited rather than graphic detail.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

The assessment indicates strong language typical of crime fiction, but provides no examples or frequency information.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Religious or cultural references may be minor background elements rather than a major theme.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Romantic interests or relationship subplots may occur, but they appear secondary and their extent is not documented.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Suspense and threats are likely, though the available assessment does not document especially frightening scenes or sustained danger.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Suggestive situations may occur, but no specific sexual activity, nudity, or explicit content is documented.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Alcohol use in social or workplace settings is reportedly present; no drug use or glamorization is documented.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Crime-fiction violence, including shootings and physical confrontations, appears present, but the supplied evidence does not establish frequency or detail.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Pursuing the truth despite physical danger suggests substantial courage, although the specific choices are not documented.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Mystery-solving and deduction can invite analytical thinking, though evidence about originality or inventive problem-solving is limited.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

A Black protagonist and culturally diverse urban setting are reported, but representation and character depth cannot be independently verified.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

The story may offer incidental insight into journalism and investigation, but teaching is not its primary purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Friendships and professional cooperation reportedly show some care, but kindness does not appear to be a central focus.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The reported themes favor truth, integrity, and accountability, though the full treatment of consequences is not available.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist is described as flawed but principled and professionally committed; the evidence is insufficient to assess broader conduct.

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