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Teens · Ages 11–15

Sammy Keyes and the dead giveaway

by Wendelin Van Draanen

Age rating: Ages 11–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

Sammy Keyes investigates a series of strange events and a potential crime at her grandmother's house.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

0/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

A dead body is discovered early in the investigation.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the story.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The story does not involve suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing20

The discovery of a dead body creates suspense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story emphasizes problem-solving and observation.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice0

Sammy shows bravery and resourcefulness in her investigation.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a central theme in this story.

Love & Friendship0

Sammy's determination to solve the mystery is key.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No specific themes of grace or repentance are present.

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