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Shadow-catcher

Betty Levin (2000)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages152 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.29/5 (7)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

MysteryAdventureMentor FigureSelf-DiscoveryHeartwarming

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Detective / InvestigatorComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Coming of AgeMentor FigureFish out of Water

Themes

Coming of AgeHistoryFamily BondsProblem-SolvingAdventureIdentity

Synopsis

Although he often fancied himself a detective, Jonathan must become a real sleuth when he attempts to solve a mystery while accompanying his grandfather, a Civil War veteran and traveling photographer in Maine.

Is Shadow-catcher appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A gentle historical mystery with a young protagonist who solves a mystery alongside his Civil War veteran grandfather. No concerning content beyond mild period-appropriate peril.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids who love historical mysteries and detective stories will enjoy following Jonathan as he solves a real mystery with his photographer grandfather in old-time Maine.

Tags

Historical FictionMysteryAdventure