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Death in the floating city

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Tasha Alexander · 2012

Is Death in the floating city 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 Death in the floating city by Tasha Alexander. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Romance, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Romance 3/5 · Frightening scenes 2/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Good role models 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
  • Romance3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Death is central to the plot because the protagonists investigate a murder and its consequences.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Some descriptions of bodies, but not gratuitous or excessive.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language is appropriate for a historical period novel.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Minor references to religious architecture or customs in Venice.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on the established relationship between Lady Emily and her husband.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Atmospheric tension and suspense, but not meant to be frightening.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild references to romantic affection.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Social consumption of alcohol in historical settings.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of murder scenes and occasional threats of harm common to the mystery genre.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist risks safety to uncover the truth.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Involves puzzle-solving and investigative deduction.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features characters from various international backgrounds typical of the era.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Offers historical insight into late 19th-century Venice and the art world.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show care for family and friends in danger.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of truth, honor, and intelligence.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist is intelligent, independent, and persistent.

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