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The Burning Horizon

Erin Hunter · 2015

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Burning Horizon by Erin Hunter. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Positive messages.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Death of animals is part of the survival narrative.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Animal hunting and injury descriptions may occur, but the available evidence does not indicate graphic or sustained detail.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

No coarse language.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Includes spiritual beliefs about the afterlife and nature common in the series.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Atmospheric tension and constant threat from the elements and predators.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent depictions of animal conflict, hunting, and skirmishes over territory.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Core focus is the bravery required to survive harsh conditions.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imagination regarding animal perspectives.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Animal behavior and environmental ideas may arise incidentally, but teaching real-world knowledge does not appear to be the main purpose.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters frequently support and protect one another.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes the value of friendship, perseverance, and respecting nature.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate resilience and loyalty to one another.

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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 approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in The Burning Horizon would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Burning Horizon, and what caused that change?
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