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The Conference of the Birds

Ransom Riggs · 2020

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Conference of the Birds by Ransom Riggs. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Death of a character, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 4/5 · Death of a character 3/5 · Violence 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 4/5
Series positionBook 5 · Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children
Recommendation3.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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What parents should know

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 4/5
Recommendation 3.8/5

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Nov 6, 2026Last updated

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

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Series progression

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Next volumeBook 6 · The Desolations of Devil’s AcreStrongest cautions: Death of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 4/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Romance2/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 1 · MISS PEREGRINE’S PECULIAR CHILDRENAges 13+
    Frightening scenes4/5Death of a character3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 2 · Hollow CityAges 14+
    Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Death of a character3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 3 · Library of Souls
    Alcohol or drugs4/5Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Romance2/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  5. Book 4 · A Map of Days
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5
    Gets gentler
  6. Book 5 · The Conference of the Birds
    Frightening scenes4/5Death of a character3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Religious themes1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  7. Book 6 · The Desolations of Devil’s Acre
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Products & advertising1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Peril leads to potential and actual character losses throughout the journey.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some descriptions of injuries or supernatural manifestations, but not overly graphic.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity appropriate for YA fiction.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

Minor LGBTQIA representation may appear within the ensemble, but it is not a central theme or major relationship.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Not a primary focus of the story.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Romantic subplots are present but secondary to the primary plot.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Monsters, supernatural threats, pursuit, captivity and ominous settings create sustained suspense and frightening imagery.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Substance use is minimal or incidental, with no apparent focus on use, misuse, or glamorization.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Features fantasy combat, supernatural attacks, and confrontations with dangerous entities.

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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.

Sexual content & nudity · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters repeatedly confront frightening enemies and hardship, often risking themselves to protect others.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Time travel, unusual abilities, invented worlds and inventive problem-solving strongly encourage imaginative engagement.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse group of peculiars with varying backgrounds.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Explores historical atmosphere and fictional world-building.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters rely on mutual support and empathy during their mission.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on loyalty, courage, sacrifice, and protecting one's community.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters exhibit growth, resilience, and personal development.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The Conference of the Birds would you have made differently, and why?
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