Death of a character2/5
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Death and murder are important to the mystery, including family history and serious threats, but deaths are treated distantly and humorously rather than shown in graphic detail.
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THE SWIFTS: A DICTIONARY OF SCOUNDRELS
Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for THE SWIFTS: A DICTIONARY OF SCOUNDRELS by Beth Lincoln. This book is recommended for ages 10+; content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Death of a character; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Positive messages.
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Recommended age10+
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- Frightening scenes3/5
- Violence3/5
- Death of a character2/5
Strongest positives
- Creativity & curiosity5/5
- Positive messages4/5
- Courage & resilience3/5
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- What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
- Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
- Which choice in THE SWIFTS: A DICTIONARY OF SCOUNDRELS would you have made differently, and why?
- Who changed the most in THE SWIFTS: A DICTIONARY OF SCOUNDRELS, and what caused that change?
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