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The map trap

Andrew Clements · 2014

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The map trap by Andrew Clements. This book is content notes include Products & advertising, Romance, Strong language; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Good role models.

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Strongest cautions

  • Products & advertising1/5
  • Romance1/5
  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The book is not built around brands, products, or purchasing messages.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild school-appropriate language, mostly limited to name-calling.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Light middle-school social dynamics and minor friendship crushes.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Minor instances of school bullying or social conflict typical of middle school stories.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Character shows courage in facing up to bullies and repairing friendships.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Highly celebrates mapping, artistic expression, and observational curiosity.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Depicts a standard diverse school classroom environment.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes interest in geography, mapping, and observational skills.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Growth in interpersonal kindness is central to the resolution of the plot.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Strong positive messages about empathy, understanding others, and the value of communication.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist learns to take responsibility and develop healthy social interactions.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. Did products, possessions, or buying things matter to the story? What message did that send?
  3. Which choice in The map trap would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The map trap, and what caused that change?
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