Dickens & Rumi

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I've got you under my skin

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Mary Higgins Clark; Jan Maxwell · 2014

Is I've got you under my skin 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 I've got you under my skin by Mary Higgins Clark; Jan Maxwell. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 4/5 · Violence 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Good role models 3/5
Recommendation2.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 4/5
Recommendation 2.8/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

A murder and its aftermath drive the story, with grief, investigation, and the possibility of further deaths or loss.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Standard procedural descriptions of crime scenes, avoiding excessive detail.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Typical mild thriller language, no pervasive profanity.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Features minor romantic elements secondary to the mystery plot.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Atmosphere of tension and being watched common in the mystery-thriller genre.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild, essentially absent from the central narrative.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional social drinking characteristic of adult characters.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

The plot centers on murder investigations, stalking, and potential threats to the lead character.

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What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist actively pursues a dangerous killer.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Engages the reader in puzzle-solving and deductive reasoning.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Generally conventional casting for the genre of the time.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides a basic look at true-crime investigative processes.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Central characters show compassion for victims and their families.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes the importance of persistence and truth-seeking.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates professional dedication and bravery.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in I've got you under my skin would you have made differently, and why?
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