Death of a character4/5
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Death, especially murder, is central to many mystery stories; grief and the consequences of crime may be part of the investigations.
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Mystery Hall of Fame
Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Mystery Hall of Fame by Bill Pronzini; Martin H. Greenberg; Charles G. Waugh; Edgar Allan Poe; Arthur Conan Doyle; Agatha Christie; Michael Dahl; Charles Waugh. This book is recommended for ages 13+; content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Courage & resilience.
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Recommended age13+
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- Death of a character4/5
- Frightening scenes3/5
- Violence3/5
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- Creativity & curiosity4/5
- Courage & resilience3/5
- Good role models3/5
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- What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
- How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
- Which choice in Mystery Hall of Fame would you have made differently, and why?
- Who changed the most in Mystery Hall of Fame, and what caused that change?
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