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All Ears

Stuart Gibbs · 2025

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for All Ears by Stuart Gibbs. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Romance, Strong language; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 1/5 · Romance 1/5 · Strong language 1/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5
Series positionBook 9 · FunJungle
Recommendation3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 1/5
Recommendation 3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes1/5
  • Romance1/5
  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

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Series progression

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Next volumeBook 10 · Ape EscapeStrongest cautions: Frightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 2/5Open next review →
  1. Book 2 · Poached
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Death of a character1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 3 · Big Game
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Death of a character2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  3. Book 4 · Panda-monium
    Frightening scenes2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  4. Book 5 · Lion Down
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  5. Book 6 · Tyrannosaurus Wrecks
    Death of a character2/5Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  6. Book 7 · Bear Bottom
    Frightening scenes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  7. Book 8 · Whale Done
    Romance2/5Death of a character1/5Frightening scenes1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  8. Book 9 · All Ears
    Frightening scenes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  9. Book 10 · Ape Escape
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence2/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense

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What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language appears mild and suitable for middle-grade readers, with no indication of strong profanity or slurs.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Any romantic material appears limited to age-appropriate preteen interest rather than a central storyline.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

The missing-elephant investigation may create mild suspense or risk, but the available description does not suggest intense peril or frightening imagery.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

The plot involves vandalism and protest-related conflict, but no physical violence is indicated. Any action appears mild and suitable for a middle-grade mystery.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist displays bravery in seeking justice despite threats.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages analytical thinking and imaginative problem-solving through the mystery.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The story includes friends with differing backgrounds and perspectives, though the limited source does not establish how extensively these identities are developed.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides incidental facts about zoo management and conservation efforts.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show concern for animals and support for friends.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes environmental awareness, standing up for one's beliefs, and pursuing truth.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Teddy demonstrates intelligence, perseverance, and strong moral judgment.

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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 All Ears would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in All Ears, and what caused that change?
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