Death of a character4/5
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Touched by the dead
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Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Touched by the dead by Robert Barnard. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Alcohol or drugs; positive qualities include Positive messages, Courage & resilience.
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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · Alcohol or drugs 2/5
Strongest positivesPositive messages 3/5 · Courage & resilience 2/5
Recommendation2.3/5
Positive messages; strongest caution: death of a character.
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What parents should know
Positive messages; strongest caution: death of a character.
Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 4/5
Recommendation 2.3/5Show Wikipedia summary
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Recommended ageNot listed
Strongest cautions
- Death of a character4/5
- Frightening scenes3/5
- Alcohol or drugs2/5
Strongest positives
- Positive messages3/5
- Courage & resilience2/5
- Creativity & curiosity2/5
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- What message do you think the story most wants you to remember?
- How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
- Which choice in Touched by the dead would you have made differently, and why?
- Who changed the most in Touched by the dead, and what caused that change?
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