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Washed up

Susan Koefod · 2011

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Washed up by Susan Koefod. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

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

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

The central plot revolves around a murder mystery and investigation.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Crime scenes and bodies may be described, but the available evidence does not suggest highly graphic detail.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Realistic moderate language may appear in this crime setting; strong or frequent profanity is not indicated.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romance appears minor and secondary to the mystery and crime investigation.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Maintains a tense and suspenseful atmosphere.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Some mature context may occur, but no explicit sexual content is indicated.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Some adult or social substance use may occur, without evidence that it is a central or glamorized theme.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Contains depictions of murder and crime scene investigations.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show perseverance in seeking the truth.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The investigation and suspense may encourage curiosity and imaginative engagement, though creativity is not the main subject.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available information provides little evidence of broad representation or prominent diverse perspectives.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The mystery may offer incidental insight into police work and small-town life, rather than formal instruction.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

The available description suggests a grim mystery where kindness is not a major focus, though individual caring behavior may occur.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of truth and justice within a broken system.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters are flawed adults in a professional context.

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