Dickens & Rumi

book

The Screech Owls' Home Loss

Roy MacGregor · 1998

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Screech Owls' Home Loss by Roy MacGregor. This book is content notes include Violence, Frightening scenes, Products & advertising; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

Source checked

Quick view

At a glance

Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Violence2/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The book is part of a sports fiction series but does not appear to function as advertising or product placement.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language, focused on sports-related frustration.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Brief, age-appropriate crushes typical of this age group.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

No scary themes.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Minor, standard hockey-related physical play and checks.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show courage in facing adult challenges regarding the arena.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages creative problem solving for community issues.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Reflects a typical team environment; lacks deep demographic focus but includes varied backgrounds.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into community organizing and teamwork dynamics.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasis on supporting teammates and the local community.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of community loyalty, hard work, and standing up for one's values.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate perseverance and teamwork.

Family discussion

Talk about it

Conversation starters based on this title’s published content notes.

  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 The Screech Owls' Home Loss would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Screech Owls' Home Loss, and what caused that change?
Discuss this title with other parents

Community reactions

What families noticed

Add your perspective

Sign in from the homepage to rate this title.

Where to get it

Find in a libraryBuy on Bookshop.orgBuy on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate and Bookshop.org affiliate, Dickens & Rumi may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.

These content notes are a starting point, not a guarantee. Review the evidence and use your own judgment before choosing a title.

Report an incorrect rating