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St. Patrick's Day murder

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Leslie Meier · 2007

Is St. Patrick's Day murder 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 St. Patrick's Day murder by Leslie Meier. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Romance; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 2/5 · Romance 2/5
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 scenes2/5
  • Romance2/5

Strongest positives

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

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Ordinary shopping, food, community events, or branded everyday products may appear, without a strong promotional agenda.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

A murder is central, with investigation and consequences for people connected to the victim. The subject is prominent even if graphic detail is not established.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Casual mentions of a crime scene, but lacks graphic detail.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild, occasional language common in general fiction.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Cultural mentions of St. Patrick's Day themes.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Includes domestic subplots and light romantic interest.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Light suspense associated with a murder mystery.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal, limited to adult domestic situations.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental mention of alcohol in social or adult contexts.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Contains typical mystery genre violence, mostly involving the discovery of a body and non-graphic confrontation.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist faces danger and uncertainty while pursuing answers and trying to protect others, though some choices involve personal risk.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Involves logical deduction and imaginative problem-solving to crack the mystery.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited focus on diversity beyond the small-town setting.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into the atmosphere of a small town community.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Empathy is shown through the protagonist's care for her community.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Themes of community, justice, and the importance of truth.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist acts with intelligence and persistence to solve the crime.

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