NEAR MISS (Galloping Detective, No 6)
by Claire Birch
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
Detectives Tim and Sarah investigate a series of near-miss accidents that seem too coincidental. They uncover a plot to cause harm and must stop it.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril and chase scenes occur during the investigation.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
Some suspenseful moments arise from the mystery.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on problem-solving and observation.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTim and Sarah show bravery in pursuing the mystery.
Faith is not a theme in this mystery novel.
Friendship and teamwork are evident between the detectives.
Themes of logic and deduction are central.
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