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Remains of innocence

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J. A. Jance; Hillary Huber · 2014

Is Remains of innocence 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 Remains of innocence by J. A. Jance; Hillary Huber. 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 3/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · 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 3/5
Recommendation 2.8/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • 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 character3/5
Why this rating?

The plot centers on a suspicious death.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Minimal descriptions of crime scenes.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity appropriate to police procedural tone.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minor subplots regarding interpersonal relationships.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

A suspenseful investigation includes threats, danger, abuse-related circumstances, and disturbing situations, creating sustained tension beyond a mild mystery.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Sexual abuse and mature sexual themes are part of the troubling subject matter, but explicit sexual activity is not presented as the story’s focus.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental mention of alcohol in social settings.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Depicts criminal investigation of a death and some mild conflict.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist shows professional bravery in investigations.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Requires reader engagement with deductive reasoning and plotting.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available information indicates limited attention to varied backgrounds, abilities, or identities as a central part of characterization.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The mystery may offer incidental insight into police work and its regional setting, but teaching is not the main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display empathy in dealing with victims and their families.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Themes of justice and the search for truth.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Joanna Brady is depicted as a dedicated and principled professional.

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