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In harm's way

Andrew Clements · 2013

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for In harm's way by Andrew Clements. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Death of a character; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Death of a character1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

No death themes.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild school-age teasing/language.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Not a focus of the story.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Danger and suspense may be unsettling for some younger readers, but the story is not horror-focused and frightening content is limited.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Minor instances of school-age conflict.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Courage is shown through admitting wrongdoing.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages creative thinking in conflict resolution.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available information suggests limited attention to varied identities or backgrounds beyond a typical school and community setting.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on social-emotional learning and problem-solving.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Empathy is a key part of the character's development.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of taking responsibility for one's actions.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist learns to take ownership of mistakes.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in In harm's way would you have made differently, and why?
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