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Urn Burial (A Phryne Fisher Mystery)

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Kerry Greenwood · 2007

Is Urn Burial (A Phryne Fisher Mystery) 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 Urn Burial (A Phryne Fisher Mystery) by Kerry Greenwood. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Romance, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 3/5 · Romance 3/5 · Violence 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5
Series positionBook 8 · Phryne Fisher
Recommendation3.3/5

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 3/5
Recommendation 3.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Romance3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Diverse representation3/5

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Series progression

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  1. Book 5 · The Green Mill Murder
    Alcohol or drugs3/5Death of a character3/5Romance3/5Violence3/5Frightening scenes2/5Graphic injury2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 7 · Ruddy Gore
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Romance3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5LGBTQIA characters2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 8 · Urn Burial (A Phryne Fisher Mystery)
    Death of a character3/5Romance3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Frightening scenes2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Graphic injury1/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5
    Gets gentler
  4. Book 19 · Unnatural Habits
    Alcohol or drugs3/5Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Religious themes3/5Romance3/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5LGBTQIA characters2/5Strong language2/5
    Gets more intense
  5. Book 20 · Murder and Mendelssohn
    Death of a character3/5Romance3/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Frightening scenes2/5Graphic injury2/5LGBTQIA characters2/5Religious themes2/5Strong language2/5Products & advertising1/5
    Gets gentler

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What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

The plot centers around a murder investigation.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Some descriptions of crime scenes, but not excessively graphic.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild swearing and period-appropriate language.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

The series features diverse social circles and occasional LGBTQIA inclusion.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal focus on religious themes.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Phryne Fisher's personal life and romantic interests are a recurring feature.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Detective-fiction suspense includes criminal threats and danger, creating some tension, but it is not primarily frightening or horror-focused.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Contains mature themes and adult sexual relationships discussed or alluded to.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Drinking and smoking are common in this historical setting.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Depicts investigations of murder with some physical altercations.

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What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist regularly faces dangerous situations with bravery.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages analytical thinking and problem-solving through the mystery format.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

The series generally incorporates a diverse range of characters for its time.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into 1920s Australian social history.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist often helps the vulnerable and marginalized.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes justice, independence, and solving problems logically.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Phryne is an intelligent, capable, and independent female role model.

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