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Dead Over Heels: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery

2017

Librarian and real crime buff Aurora “Roe” Teagarden never liked Detective Sergeant Jack Burns, but she also never wanted to see him dead. When his body is found outside of Aurora’s home, she then becomes the main suspect. Determined to find the killer and clear her name, Aurora can't help but to get involved once again.

Ages 12+Source checked

Why this age? The film involves a murder mystery with moderate thematic tension, but lacks graphic violence, strong language, or mature content suitable for a standard teen audience. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age12+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Romance2/5

Strongest positives

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

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Generic commercial appearances typical of modern television production.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

A detective's death is the central mystery and drives the investigation, though its presentation is likely suitable for general audiences.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

The premise involves a dead body, but scenes are handled with typical TV mystery restraint.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild, television-appropriate language.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Includes light romantic subplot typical of cozy mysteries.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

A dead detective, suspicion, and danger create mild suspense, but this is a restrained mystery rather than horror.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Any alcohol use appears likely to be incidental social drinking rather than a central or glamorized theme.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Features crime-related situations, investigation of a murder, and some tense confrontations, but minimal physical action.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Aurora faces suspicion and potential danger while pursuing the truth and trying to identify the killer.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages puzzle-solving and curiosity.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available information suggests limited diversity in the principal cast, without evidence of a major diversity-focused storyline.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Promotes interest in deductive reasoning and analytical thinking.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display standard community cooperation.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story supports seeking truth, protecting the wrongly accused, and using evidence rather than accepting suspicion.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist is portrayed as intelligent and proactive.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Dead Over Heels: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Dead Over Heels: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, and what caused that change?
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