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The Perfect Date

Robert Lawrence Stine · 1996

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Perfect Date by Robert Lawrence Stine. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Romance, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Romance3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

References to contemporary teen fashion and trends of the mid-90s.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Peril and threatened harm may occur, but available information does not clearly establish prominent or graphic character deaths.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Minimal descriptions of injury; the focus remains on psychological suspense rather than graphic detail.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild language typical of 90s young adult literature.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Teen dating and high school social dynamics are central to the plot premise.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Builds suspense through classic teen thriller tropes, including stalking and feelings of being watched.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Contains very mild innuendo related to dating and high school social status.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mentions of social situations where substances might be present but not glorified.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes light thriller-style physical confrontations and threats typical of teen horror fiction.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists must eventually confront the source of their fear.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages readers to think through mystery plotlines and suspenseful scenarios.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Available descriptions suggest conventional 1990s teen-fiction representation, with limited evidence of broad or distinctive diversity.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

The contrast between authentic and superficial relationships highlights the importance of empathy.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Warnings about obsession and the dangers of compromising one's values for social approval.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters face ethical dilemmas that allow for reflection on choices, despite their sometimes reckless teenage behavior.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The Perfect Date would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Perfect Date, and what caused that change?
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