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The case of the Stolen Sixpence

Holly Webb; Marion Lindsay; Anna Bentinck · 2013

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The case of the Stolen Sixpence by Holly Webb; Marion Lindsay; Anna Bentinck. This book is content notes include Strong language, Violence; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Good role models.

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Strongest cautions

  • Strong language1/5
  • Violence1/5

Strongest positives

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

What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild, period-appropriate language.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Minor scuffles or arguments typical of a street-level mystery.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows bravery in investigating crimes alone.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes deductive reasoning and creative problem-solving.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The Victorian setting includes class differences, but limited evidence indicates little broader representation of varied backgrounds, abilities, or identities.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Offers light historical context of Victorian London life.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters help each other in the boarding house setting.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and integrity.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Maisie is a proactive, determined, and thoughtful protagonist.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. Why do you think the characters used the language they did? Did it change how you saw them?
  3. Which choice in The case of the Stolen Sixpence would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The case of the Stolen Sixpence, and what caused that change?
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