Death of a character4/5
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Murder is central to the plot, with deaths driving the investigation. The treatment is more clinical than graphic, but death remains a major theme.
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The cat who turned off and on
Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The cat who turned off and on by Lilian Jackson Braun. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Alcohol or drugs, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Good role models, Positive messages.
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Strongest cautions
- Death of a character4/5
- Alcohol or drugs2/5
- Frightening scenes2/5
Strongest positives
- Good role models3/5
- Positive messages3/5
- Courage & resilience2/5
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- Which character was the best role model, and what did they do that you admired?
- How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
- Which choice in The cat who turned off and on would you have made differently, and why?
- Who changed the most in The cat who turned off and on, and what caused that change?
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