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RISING TROUBLEMAKER

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Is RISING TROUBLEMAKER appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Inspiring teenagers to be their bravest, boldest and truest selves. (Ages 12 to 17)

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Is this likely to fit your family?

Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsStrong language 1/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 5/5 · Good role models 5/5
Recommendation4.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: strong language.

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What parents should know

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: strong language.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Strong language 1/5
Recommendation 4.8/5

Editorial rating

How this review was built

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Oct 19, 2026Last updated

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience5/5
  • Good role models5/5
  • Positive messages5/5

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What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language is very mild and appropriate for the target age group.

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No concern recorded in these categories

These categories were explicitly scored 0/5 in the published review. This is not a guarantee that every edition or reader experience is identical.

Frightening scenes · 0/5Violence · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience5/5
Why this rating?

The central theme is developing the courage to speak up.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages creative problem-solving and original thought.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

Promotes inclusive thinking and diverse perspectives.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

Teaches valuable life skills regarding advocacy and confidence.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and community support are encouraged.

Positive messages5/5
Why this rating?

Strong, positive messages about integrity, voice, and leadership.

Good role models5/5
Why this rating?

The author provides excellent, relatable role modeling for young readers.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Why do you think the characters used the language they did? Did it change how you saw them?
  3. Which choice in RISING TROUBLEMAKER would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in RISING TROUBLEMAKER, and what caused that change?
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