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The Silence of the Library — Content Guide for Parents

By Miranda JamesPenguinISBN 9780425257289320 pages
The Silence of the Library

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  • ViolenceSupporting

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  • Scary content
  • Religion
  • Race & culture
  • Climate
  • Sexual content
  • Gender roles
  • Gender & orientation

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  • Profanity
  • Profanity: The sources do not say whether the book's text has any swear words.

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Religion

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

When a beloved mystery author’s visit causes a stir in their small Mississippi town, librarian Charlie Harris and his cat Diesel must outwit a fiction fanatic turned real-life killer.

It’s National Library Week, and the Athena Public Library is planning an exhibit to honor the centenary of famous novelist Electra Barnes Cartwright—creator of the beloved Veronica Thane series.

Charlie has a soft spot for Cartwright’s girl detective stories (not to mention an extensive collection of her books!). When the author agrees to make a rare public appearance, the news of her whereabouts goes viral overnight, and series devotees and book collectors converge on Athena.

After all, it’s rumored that Cartwright penned Veronica Thane stories that remain under wraps, and one rabid fan will stop at nothing—not even murder—to get hold of the rare books...

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Silence of the Library appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    A fan who is a newsletter editor is found dead and more bodies follow as an amateur sleuth hunts a killer, though the reviews do not describe the attacks in detail.

  • Does The Silence of the Library have violence?

    Found (Supporting): A fan who is a newsletter editor is found dead and more bodies follow as an amateur sleuth hunts a killer, though the reviews do not describe the attacks in detail.

  • Does The Silence of the Library have scary content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Silence of the Library have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Silence of the Library have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Silence of the Library have profanity?

    Couldn't confirm: The sources do not say whether the book's text has any swear words.

  • Does The Silence of the Library have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Silence of the Library have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Silence of the Library have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Silence of the Library have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.