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BRAVELANDS: CODE OF HONOR

Erin Hunter

A baboon, elephant and lion join forces when the code of the wild is broken. (Ages 8 to 12)

Ages 9+Book 2 · BravelandsSource checked

Why this age? Best suited to middle-grade readers who can handle repeated animal peril, battles, death-related themes, betrayal, and emotionally tense scenes. The violence is fantastical rather than graphically described. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age9+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Death is a central theme; characters pass away in the natural circle of life or through conflict.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Injuries are mentioned but not described with gratuitous or graphic detail.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

No coarse language.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Features animal-based spiritual beliefs and interactions with ancestral spirits.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Predators, danger, betrayal, pursuit, and threatening wilderness situations create sustained tension for younger readers.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes stylized animal-on-animal combat involving claws, bites, and hunting scenarios.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters frequently act with bravery to protect their kind and uphold their honor.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The invented animal societies, wilderness world, mystery, and strategic problem-solving strongly support imaginative engagement.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Represents different animal species, but does not feature human diversity.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into animal social hierarchies, albeit in a fictional context.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Empathy and cooperation are central to the characters' survival and relationships.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of honor, loyalty, and the importance of maintaining the balance of nature.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show bravery and loyalty, though some make serious mistakes, act impulsively, or face morally complicated choices.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in BRAVELANDS: CODE OF HONOR would you have made differently, and why?
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