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Blood and Bone

Erin Hunter · 2018

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Blood and Bone by Erin Hunter. This book is content notes include Violence, Death of a character, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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What parents should know

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: violence.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Violence 4/5
Recommendation 3.8/5
Review depth15 scored categories15 evidence notes
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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

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

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

Series progression

How the series changes

Compare each reviewed volume with the one before it. Age guidance and strongest cautions show what actually changes.

  1. Book 1 · BROKEN PRIDEAges 9+ · Violence 4/5 · Death of a character 3/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · BRAVELANDS: CODE OF HONORAges 9+ · Death of a character 3/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5
    Gets gentler
  3. Book 3 · Blood and BoneViolence 4/5 · Death of a character 3/5
    Gets more intense
  4. Book 4 · Shifting ShadowsDeath of a character 3/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5
    Gets gentler
  5. Book 6 · OathkeeperViolence 4/5 · Death of a character 3/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

The death of animals is a central theme in this series as part of the circle of life.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of injuries and hunting, though not excessively graphic.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Spiritual ideas involving ancestors and a Great Spirit appear to be part of the animal world, but faith is not the main focus of the synopsis.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal focus on romantic relationships among animal characters.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Animal danger, betrayal, pursuit, and threats to the plains create sustained tension, though the excerpt does not establish graphic or exceptionally frightening scenes.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Features animal-on-animal combat typical of the series, including fighting for survival and power.

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No concern recorded in these categories

These categories were explicitly scored 0/5 in the published review. This is not a guarantee that every edition or reader experience is identical.

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What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters frequently face dangerous odds to protect the plains.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imagination regarding animal perspectives and world-building.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a variety of animal species working together.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides minor exposure to animal behaviors and social structures in a fictionalized setting.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Cooperation among diverse species is a recurring theme.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on integrity, unity, and standing up against corruption.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show perseverance and strong moral character.

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