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Crimes of Cymru

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Martin Edwards · 2023

Is Crimes of Cymru appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Crimes of Cymru by Martin Edwards. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5
Recommendation2.5/5

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 4/5
Recommendation 2.5/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Diverse representation2/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Murder and death are likely central or recurring elements of this crime collection, though presentation varies by story.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some descriptions of crime scenes and bodily harm, typical for the mystery genre.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild to moderate strong language typical of contemporary fiction.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Religion appears limited to occasional cultural or background references rather than sustained religious themes, practices, or characters.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal focus on romance; not a central element.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Suspense, danger, menace, disappearances, and potentially threatening settings are central to crime-fiction storytelling.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Sexual content is not a focus, though it may be referenced in crime context.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Social drinking or substance references may appear in crime settings.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Standard crime fiction violence including murder and investigations of violent crimes.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters often face dangerous situations to uncover the truth.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Showcases inventive narrative structures and complex mystery plotting.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features diverse voices within the context of the Welsh setting.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into Welsh geography, culture, and history.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Characters may show empathy in resolving crimes or assisting victims.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Explores justice and moral dilemmas typical of mystery stories.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Includes detectives and investigators acting with persistence.

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