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The fugitive from Corinth (The Roman Mysteries #10)

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Caroline Lawrence · 2006

Is The fugitive from Corinth (The Roman Mysteries #10) 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 The fugitive from Corinth (The Roman Mysteries #10) by Caroline Lawrence. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Death of a character, Religious themes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 3/5 · Death of a character 2/5 · Religious themes 2/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 4/5
Series positionBook 10 · The Roman Mysteries
Recommendation4/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 3/5
Recommendation 4/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Death of a character2/5
  • Religious themes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Educational value4/5

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Series progression

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  1. Book 1 · The Thieves of Ostia (The Roman Mysteries #1)
    Frightening scenes3/5Death of a character2/5Religious themes2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 3 · The Pirates of Pompeii
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Religious themes2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  3. Book 8 · The Gladiators from Capua
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Death of a character2/5Religious themes2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 9 · The Colossus of Rhodes (The Roman Mysteries #9)
    Frightening scenes3/5Religious themes3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Death of a character2/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  5. Book 10 · The fugitive from Corinth (The Roman Mysteries #10)
    Frightening scenes3/5Death of a character2/5Religious themes2/5Violence2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler

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What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

References to historical deaths and the death of characters in the context of a mystery.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional descriptions of injuries appropriate for the genre.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild, period-appropriate insults.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Roman paganism and local Corinthian religious practices are depicted as part of the historical setting.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Very light adolescent crushes.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Tense scenes involving chases and being held against one's will.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Historical use of wine is mentioned as a cultural norm.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes minor scuffles, threats, and peril related to the mystery plot.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show bravery in investigating dangerous mysteries.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Encourages deductive reasoning and historical inquiry.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Features a multi-ethnic group of friends from different Roman societal backgrounds.

Educational value4/5
Why this rating?

Rich in historical details about life in Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friendship and compassion for others are central themes.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Promotes justice, honesty, and standing up for the wrongly accused.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The young protagonists are curious, brave, and intellectually capable.

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