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Wildtrack

Bernard Cornwell · 1988

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Wildtrack by Bernard Cornwell. This book is content notes include Violence, Alcohol or drugs, Death of a character; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Violence3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Death appears connected to the thriller’s dangers, but it does not seem to dominate the story or focus on intimate grief.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Injuries may be mentioned, but graphic blood or anatomical detail does not appear to be a major feature.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some coarse language or swearing may occur, but pervasive strong profanity is not indicated.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Some romantic or relationship material may occur, but it appears secondary to the thriller plot.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Sustained suspense and threats create tension, though this is not primarily horror and frightening imagery seems limited.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Any sexual material appears limited and non-explicit, with no indication that it is central.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Adult alcohol use may appear in ordinary social settings; significant drug use or glamorization is not indicated.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

A thriller involving physical confrontations, threats and dangerous situations; violence appears consequential rather than purely playful.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist appears to face serious danger with persistence and determination, although some actions may be pragmatic rather than exemplary.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

High-pressure situations call for ingenuity and practical problem-solving, offering moderate imaginative engagement.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Available information gives little evidence of broad, prominently developed representation across backgrounds or identities.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The setting may provide incidental information about maritime life and practical problem-solving, rather than structured learning.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Loyalty, cooperation and occasional empathy may appear, but kindness is not the central focus of this thriller.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

The story may support perseverance, loyalty and integrity under pressure, though its primary purpose is suspenseful entertainment.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows resolve and resourcefulness, but morally complicated choices limit the book’s suitability as straightforward role-model fiction.

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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 Wildtrack would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Wildtrack, and what caused that change?
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