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Double Cross

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Betsy Brannon Green · 2006

Is Double Cross 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 Double Cross by Betsy Brannon Green. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Religious themes, Romance; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Positive messages.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 3/5 · Religious themes 2/5 · Romance 2/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Positive messages 4/5
Recommendation3.5/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 3/5
Recommendation 3.5/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Religious themes2/5
  • Romance2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Refers to past or current criminal acts involving potential loss of life.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild or infrequent coarse language.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

LDS cultural context and faith-informed values may appear, but religion does not appear to be the story’s primary focus.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Minor romantic subplots typical of mystery series.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Some tension regarding the safety of characters involved in the investigation.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mentions of social drinking.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Contains typical mystery genre confrontations and threats of violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist regularly puts themselves at risk to uncover the truth.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages analytical thinking and problem-solving through the mystery format.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available information indicates limited emphasis on varied backgrounds, identities, or experiences among the characters.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The mystery may offer incidental practice in investigation and critical thinking, but teaching is not the book’s main purpose.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show empathy and desire to help those harmed by crimes.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes the importance of truth, justice, and protecting the innocent.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists are portrayed as dedicated and ethical individuals.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Double Cross would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Double Cross, and what caused that change?
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