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Money, Money, Money (87th Precinct)

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Evan Hunter · 2001

Is Money, Money, Money (87th Precinct) 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 Money, Money, Money (87th Precinct) by Evan Hunter. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Violence, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Violence 4/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Good role models 3/5
Series positionBook 51 · 87th Precinct
Recommendation3/5

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 3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Violence4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

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Series progression

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  1. Book 1 · Cop Hater
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · The mugger
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Death of a character2/5Graphic injury2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Romance1/5
    Gets gentler
  3. Book 16 · Like Love
    Romance5/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Strong language2/5
    Gets gentler
  4. Book 41 · Lullaby
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  5. Book 51 · Money, Money, Money (87th Precinct)
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Products & advertising1/5
    Gets more intense

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Mentions of real-world brands for setting realism.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Characters are killed as part of the criminal plot, which is a staple of the series.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some descriptions of crime scenes and bodily injuries are present but not gratuitous.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Contains strong language consistent with police procedural novels.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Relationships are present as character development, but not the focus.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The tone is suspenseful and tense as typical of the 87th Precinct series.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Mild sexual references or implications typical of the adult crime genre.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Characters may consume alcohol in adult contexts typical of the era and genre.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of physical altercations, criminal violence, and the realities of police investigation.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show courage in the face of dangerous criminal situations.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Requires problem-solving and logical deduction from the characters.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The urban crime setting likely includes varied character backgrounds, though representation does not appear to be a central focus.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It may offer incidental insight into police work and criminal investigation, but teaching is not the book's primary purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Kindness exists between colleagues but is secondary to the investigation.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of justice, morality, and the consequences of greed.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Police officers are portrayed with professional integrity despite personal flaws.

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