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Sherlock Holmes and the American Angels

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Barrie Roberts · 2007

Is Sherlock Holmes and the American Angels 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 Sherlock Holmes and the American Angels by Barrie Roberts. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Alcohol or drugs, Violence; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Courage & resilience.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 3/5 · Alcohol or drugs 2/5 · Violence 2/5
Strongest positivesCreativity & curiosity 4/5 · Courage & resilience 3/5
Recommendation3.3/5

Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: death of a character.

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Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 3/5
Recommendation 3.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Central to the plot is the investigation of several deaths/murders.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Crime scenes and bodies may be mentioned, but the available assessment indicates injuries are not described graphically.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Period-appropriate exclamations or mild expressions may appear; strong profanity or slurs are not indicated.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romantic hints or a minor subplot may occur, but romance does not appear to be central to the detective story.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

The mystery atmosphere may feel tense or ominous, but there is no indication of sustained horror, peril to children, or frightening imagery.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

References to smoking and drinking typical of the era and character portraits.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

A traditional Holmes mystery likely includes threats, criminal confrontations, and limited physical struggle rather than sustained or graphic violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists frequently risk their safety for justice.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Encourages analytical thinking and deductive reasoning.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

International characters may broaden the setting, but there is limited evidence that diverse identities receive substantial depth or agency.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

The historical setting may provide incidental context about Victorian society and Anglo-American relations, but teaching is not the main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Professional loyalty, cooperation, and occasional empathy appear likely, though the central focus is investigation rather than caregiving.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story appears to emphasize truth, careful reasoning, justice, and solving wrongdoing, with generally positive moral framing.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Holmes and Watson display professional integrity and dedication to truth.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
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