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How Can a Brilliant Detective Shine in the Dark? (A Stevie Diamond Mystery) cover
Children · Ages 10–14

How Can a Brilliant Detective Shine in the Dark? (A Stevie Diamond Mystery)

by Linda Bailey

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1999

Stevie Diamond, a young detective, investigates a series of mysterious events and clues.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

The mystery involves some mild peril and suspenseful situations.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

The book does not contain blasphemous content.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The mystery elements create mild suspense, but are not truly scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft elements are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on detective work and does not promote non-Christian worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Stevie displays courage and determination in solving mysteries.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of this story.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship and teamwork are present in solving cases.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The story emphasizes logic and observation.

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