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FUGITIVE SIX

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Six teens with special abilities team up to take down a mysterious organization that has kidnapped one of their own. (Ages 14 and up)

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? Best suited to teens because of recurring peril, combat, deaths and grief, morally complex conflict, and some romantic or suggestive material; the prose and themes are typical of YA fiction. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Diverse representation3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Includes deaths of secondary characters and ongoing danger to protagonists.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Contains descriptions of injuries, alien wounds, and battle damage, though not overly graphic.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild to moderate profanity typical of YA fiction.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

Includes brief mention or secondary character background, but not a central focus.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Features light romantic subplots and interpersonal tensions among the teens.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Characters face repeated pursuit, captivity, threatening enemies and high-stakes supernatural danger. The tension is sustained, but the book is an action adventure rather than horror.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Very minor references or mild attraction; nothing explicit.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Substance use appears minimal and incidental, with no indication that it is glamorized or central to the story.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent sci-fi action sequences involving energy blasts, hand-to-hand combat, and military-style encounters.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show consistent bravery while facing overwhelming odds.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Features imaginative alien powers and strategic uses of unique abilities.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

The cast reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives among the human characters.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons in problem-solving and teamwork.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters prioritize protecting one another and showing empathy despite their circumstances.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes themes of resilience, standing up to tyranny, and finding chosen family.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate courage and self-sacrifice under immense pressure.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in FUGITIVE SIX would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in FUGITIVE SIX, and what caused that change?
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