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Girl on a wire

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Gwenda Bond · 2014

Is Girl on a wire 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 Girl on a wire by Gwenda Bond. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Romance, Death of a character; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 3/5 · Romance 3/5 · Death of a character 2/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 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
  • Romance3/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Death is a theme linked to the past and the antagonist's motives, but not depicted graphically.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal mild language throughout.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Features a subplot involving a teenage romance typical of YA fiction.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Features supernatural elements and suspenseful sequences.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild romantic tension; no sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional background mentions of adult social drinking.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes fantasy-based confrontations and some physical danger to the circus performers.

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What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist displays significant bravery in the face of supernatural threats.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

High emphasis on the art of circus performance and magical world-building.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse set of characters within the circus environment.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into the culture and history of circus performance.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and cooperation within the circus family are core values.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Themes of bravery, family loyalty, and facing one's fears are prominent.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist is resilient and dedicated to her craft and family.

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