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The Remains of the Dead

Wendy Roberts · 2007

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Remains of the Dead by Wendy Roberts. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Graphic injury; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Graphic injury2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Death and investigation into a homicide are central plot points.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some descriptions of dead bodies and crime scenes, but not excessively graphic.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Contains mild to moderate profanity throughout.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Spirituality and mediumship appear relevant to the mystery, but sustained religious practice is not known to be prominent.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Includes some romantic tension and relationship subplots.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The presence of supernatural elements and mystery/thriller themes adds a sense of unease.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Contains minor sexual references or innuendo typical of the mystery genre.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional social drinking may be present.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Contains depictions of murder and crime scene investigations.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist must show bravery to face the mystery and personal danger.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Incorporates imaginative supernatural elements into a standard mystery structure.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

No substantial, well-developed representation across varied identities or backgrounds is established from the available information.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The investigation may involve incidental reasoning and deduction, but teaching real-world knowledge or skills is not the book’s main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display empathy in dealing with the deceased and grieving.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Themes of justice and uncovering truth.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist demonstrates resilience and problem-solving skills.

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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 The Remains of the Dead would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Remains of the Dead, and what caused that change?
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