Never Trust a Dead Man
(2004, Fiction - Mystery, Written by Vivian Vande Velde)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Classic mystery with a touch of magic, dark humor.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 10 and Up
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Never Trust a Dead Man
Parents need to know that the author has a decidedly dark sense of humor. The scene where Selwyn is left to die in a tomb filled with decaying corpses, though leavened with that humor, may still be a bit much for some young readers.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the change in the relationship between Selwyn and Farold. Once enemies, they become friends as they work together. How do they overcome their enmity?

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