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COLLISION COURSE

Leslie McFarlane · 1989

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for COLLISION COURSE by Leslie McFarlane. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Romance; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Romance1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

The assessment describes mild, period-appropriate language without indicating frequent profanity or slurs.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romance appears limited to light or incidental romantic interest and is not described as central.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Suspense and high-stakes danger are indicated, though there is no detail about frightening imagery, pursuit, or threats to children or pets.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

The available assessment indicates ordinary action-adventure conflict and physical altercations, but gives no scene-level detail about frequency or intensity.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters reportedly face danger bravely, though there is insufficient detail to distinguish principled courage from risky action.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Suspenseful storytelling may encourage imagination, but no inventive problem-solving or particularly creative elements are documented.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The assessment suggests limited demographic variety for its era, but provides no specific information about characters or representation.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Teamwork and kindness are said to matter, but the assessment gives little detail about empathy, care, or how consistently they are shown.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The assessment identifies responsibility, integrity, and overcoming adversity as positive takeaways, though supporting examples are not provided.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists are described as resourceful and resilient, with no detailed evidence about the quality or consequences of their choices.

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