Age rating and parents' guide:Murder Most Unladylike
by Robin Stevens
Ages 9–14
Murder Most Unladylike by Robin Stevens is best for children aged 9–14. It has mild violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Cozy murder mystery.
Schoolgirls Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong secretly investigate murders that adults dismiss or overlook.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Cozy murder mystery
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At a glance
- Novel
- Part of the Murder Most Unladylike series
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Mostly text
- Some emotionally heavy moments
Great for kids who like
- Mystery & Detective
- Puzzles & problem-solving
Reading mood
- Mysterious
- Suspenseful
Good to talk about
- Puzzles & problem-solving
- Mystery & Detective
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