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Dead file

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Kelly Lange · 2003

Is Dead file 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 Dead file by Kelly Lange. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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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 · Good role models 3/5
Recommendation2.8/5

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 2.8/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

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

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

The inciting incident is a murder, and other deaths occur during the investigation.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Crime scenes and injuries may be described, but the available evidence does not indicate prolonged or highly graphic gore.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild or moderate profanity may occur, but frequent or especially strong language is not indicated.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Romantic elements appear to be present but secondary to the mystery and suspense plot.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Includes suspense and tension regarding the protagonist's safety.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Brief sexual references or implications may occur, with no indication of explicit sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Adult social drinking appears possible in the professional or personal setting; glamorization or heavy use is not indicated.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Features murder, threats, and typical crime thriller violence.

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No concern recorded in these categories

These categories were explicitly scored 0/5 in the published review. This is not a guarantee that every edition or reader experience is identical.

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What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist displays significant bravery while uncovering dangerous truths.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Following clues and assembling information can encourage problem-solving, though the story is primarily a conventional mystery.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available information gives little evidence of broad, prominent, and well-developed diversity representation.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The book may offer incidental insight into television news and investigative work, but teaching is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Concern and loyalty among colleagues or friends may appear, though kindness is not the central theme.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on truth, persistence, and seeking justice.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows professional determination and courage.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Dead file would you have made differently, and why?
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