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The Adventures of Bobby Coon

Thornton W. Burgess · 1992

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Adventures of Bobby Coon by Thornton W. Burgess. This book is recommended for ages 6+; content notes include Frightening scenes, Death of a character, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

Ages 6+Source checked

Why this age? Suitable as read-aloud fiction for younger children, with simple nature adventures and mild peril. Independent readers may need help with older vocabulary and occasional anthropomorphic danger. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age6+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Death of a character1/5
  • Violence1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

The threat of being eaten is implied in nature, but actual death is not depicted.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild tension when an animal is being hunted, but it is never intense.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Predatory behavior between animals is depicted in a naturalistic, non-graphic manner typical of children's fables.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters display bravery in facing natural challenges.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imagination and interest in nature.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides gentle exposure to animal behaviors and habitats in a fictional setting.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Cooperation and helping neighbors is a recurring theme.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Strong emphasis on kindness, fairness, curiosity, and learning from mistakes.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters exhibit classic animal virtues of caution and cooperation.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The Adventures of Bobby Coon would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Adventures of Bobby Coon, and what caused that change?
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