Dickens & Rumi

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Word of honor

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Terri Blackstock · 1999

Is Word of honor 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 Word of honor by Terri Blackstock. This book is content notes include Religious themes, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Positive messages.

Book 3 · Newpointe 911Source checked

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsReligious themes 4/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Positive messages 4/5
Series positionBook 3 · Newpointe 911
Recommendation3.3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: religious themes.

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What parents should know

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: religious themes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Religious themes 4/5
Recommendation 3.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Religious themes4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Good role models3/5

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Series progression

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  1. Book 1 · Private justice
    Religious themes4/5Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Romance3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Graphic injury1/5Strong language1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 3 · Word of honor
    Religious themes4/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Death of a character2/5Romance2/5Graphic injury1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler

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What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

The plot revolves around the mystery of a death and past tragedy.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of crime scenes consistent with the thriller genre.

Religious themes4/5
Why this rating?

Faith-based themes and the characters' spiritual journey are integral to the plot.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Includes a subplot involving the protagonist's past relationship and current romantic tension.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

High tension and psychological stakes throughout the mystery.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Features suspenseful situations and threats associated with a crime investigation.

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No concern recorded in these categories

These categories were explicitly scored 0/5 in the published review. This is not a guarantee that every edition or reader experience is identical.

Strong language · 0/5Sexual content & nudity · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Central to the protagonist's growth as she faces personal and professional threats.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

A suspenseful plot and developed characters can support imagination and engagement, though creativity is not the book’s primary aim.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Broad representation does not appear to be a major feature, though the evidence is limited and may not capture the full cast.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The story may offer incidental insight into legal and ethical choices, but teaching is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate compassion and support for one another.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes the importance of integrity, faith, and standing up for the truth.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates strong principles and resilience in the face of conflict.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. What beliefs or religious ideas appear in the story? How do they influence the characters?
  3. Which choice in Word of honor would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Word of honor, and what caused that change?
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