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Midsummer Murder

Clifford Witting · 1937

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Midsummer Murder by Clifford Witting. 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 character3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Murder and its consequences are the central subject of the novel.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal gore; focus is on deduction and investigation.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Reflects the formal, polite speech patterns of 1930s England.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental references to church or social religious life in the village setting.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Brief romantic subplots typical of the era's light social dynamics.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Atmospheric suspense characteristic of the genre, but not intended to be frightening.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Social drinking typical of 1930s village life depictions.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Standard murder mystery violence; deaths are reported or discovered rather than graphically depicted.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates the courage to pursue the truth.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages the reader to follow complex logical puzzles.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides some insight into the social conventions of 1930s England.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Standard social civility for the time period.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on the importance of logic, justice, and community order.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Detective figures demonstrate perseverance and intelligence.

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