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What's a Serious Detective Like Me Doing in Such a Silly Movie? (A Stevie Diamond Mystery)

Linda Bailey · 2002

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for What's a Serious Detective Like Me Doing in Such a Silly Movie? (A Stevie Diamond Mystery) by Linda Bailey. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Products & advertising, Strong language; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Good role models.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising1/5
  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No overt commercial promotion.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild exclamations; very clean language.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Mild suspense as the young detectives investigate, but nothing intentionally frightening.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Contains very mild, non-graphic conflict typical of children's mystery novels.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show initiative in investigating a mystery.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes imaginative problem-solving and detective skills.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Some representation may be present, but available information does not establish a notably broad or detailed range of identities or backgrounds.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Briefly highlights the atmosphere and work involved in movie production.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters work together well and show mutual support.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and determination to solve problems.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists are capable, observant, and resourceful.

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