Frightening scenes1/5
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Missing puppies and the mystery may cause mild worry or suspense, but the story is not evidently frightening or intense.
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The Riddle of the Missing Puppies (Criss Cross Applesauce)
Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Riddle of the Missing Puppies (Criss Cross Applesauce) by Carole Marsh. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Good role models.
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- Frightening scenes1/5
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- Creativity & curiosity3/5
- Good role models3/5
- Kindness & empathy3/5
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- What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
- Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
- Which choice in The Riddle of the Missing Puppies (Criss Cross Applesauce) would you have made differently, and why?
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