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The Yellowstone kidnapping that wasn't

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Steve Brezenoff · 2012

Is The Yellowstone kidnapping that wasn't 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 Yellowstone kidnapping that wasn't by Steve Brezenoff. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Educational value.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 2/5
Strongest positivesCreativity & curiosity 3/5 · Educational value 3/5
Series positionBook 17 · Field Trip Mysteries
Recommendation3/5

Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 2/5
Recommendation 3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Educational value3/5
  • Good role models3/5

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What’s in it?

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

There is light tension associated with the mystery, but it is not intended to be frightening.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show mild courage in pursuing answers to the mystery.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages young readers to look closely at details and think imaginatively to connect clues.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

A somewhat diverse friend group is reported, but the limited evidence does not show how fully varied or developed the representation is.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

The story offers some learning about Yellowstone and mystery-solving, though education is not its primary purpose.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friends cooperate to solve the mystery, suggesting meaningful teamwork and supportive behavior.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages critical thinking, gathering facts before jumping to conclusions, and problem-solving.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists are inquisitive, observant, and respectful of their surroundings.

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