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Decked

Carol Higgins Clark · 1992

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Decked by Carol Higgins Clark. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 3/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 2/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Good role models 3/5
Series positionBook 1 · Regan Reilly
Recommendation2.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 3/5
Recommendation 2.8/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

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

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Next volumeBook 2 · SnaggedStrongest cautions: Death of a character 3/5 · Frightening scenes 2/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · Decked
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · Snagged
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · Iced
    Death of a character3/5Violence3/5Frightening scenes2/5Romance2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  4. Book 4 · Twanged
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes2/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 5 · Fleeced
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes2/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  6. Book 6 · Jinxed
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes2/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  7. Book 7 · Popped
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes2/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  8. Book 8 · Burned
    Death of a character3/5Violence3/5Frightening scenes2/5Romance2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  9. Book 9 · Hitched
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes2/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  10. Book 10 · Laced
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes2/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  11. Book 11 · Zapped
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes2/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  12. Book 13 · Wrecked
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes2/5Products & advertising2/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Religious themes1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  13. Book 14 · Mobbed
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes2/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  14. Book 15 · Gypped
    Death of a character2/5Frightening scenes2/5Romance2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Ordinary products, travel, and real-world settings may be mentioned, but the book does not appear promotional.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

A murder is central to the mystery, though death is handled as a conventional crime-fiction plot element rather than graphically.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language appears mild, with no indication of frequent profanity, slurs, or strong insults.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romantic interest is light and incidental, not a major focus of the story.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Includes moderate suspense typical of the cozy mystery genre.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Adult social drinking may be mentioned incidentally, without emphasis or apparent glamorization.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Features standard mild mystery genre threats, suspense, and minor scuffles.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates courage by pursuing leads despite potential personal danger.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages analytical thinking and engagement with puzzle-solving.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The cast appears broadly conventional for an early-1990s mystery, with limited evidence of substantial identity or cultural diversity.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The story may offer incidental exposure to investigation and deduction, but teaching is not its primary purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display basic empathy and cooperation consistent with a mystery investigation.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of integrity, cleverness, and the pursuit of justice.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Regan Reilly serves as a capable, independent, and intelligent protagonist.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
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