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A Map of Days

Ransom Riggs · 2018

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for A Map of Days by Ransom Riggs. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Graphic injury, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Graphic injury4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Diverse representation3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5

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Graphic injury4/5

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Strong language3/5

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Religious themes2/5

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Romance1/5

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Frightening scenes3/5

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Alcohol or drugs2/5

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Violence4/5

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What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5

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Creativity & curiosity4/5

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Diverse representation3/5

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Educational value2/5

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Kindness & empathy3/5

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Good role models3/5

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in A Map of Days would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in A Map of Days, and what caused that change?
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