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Champion

Marie Lu · 2013

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

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Violence 4/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Good role models 4/5
Series positionBook 3 · The Legend Series
Recommendation3.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 4/5
Recommendation 3.8/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Violence4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

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

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Series progression

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Next volumeBook 4 · RebelStrongest cautions: Violence 4/5 · Death of a character 3/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · LEGENDAges 13+
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Romance3/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · PRODIGYAges 14+
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Romance3/5Graphic injury2/5LGBTQIA characters2/5Strong language2/5Products & advertising1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  3. Book 3 · Champion
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Romance3/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  4. Book 4 · Rebel
    Violence4/5Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Romance3/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Death is a major theme, affecting characters close to the protagonists. Grief and loss are explored significantly.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Contains descriptions of plague-related symptoms and battlefield injuries, though not overly graphic.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild swearing consistent with a young adult war setting.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

Any LGBTQIA representation is limited to secondary or background characters and is not a major focus of the story.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

The central relationship between Day and June is the focus, involving deep emotional stakes and mature decision-making.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Tense atmosphere throughout due to the threat of contagion, political betrayal, and constant pursuit.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Brief romantic moments, but no explicit content.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

References to medical treatments and pain management as part of the plague plot.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent dystopian military conflict, combat, shootings, explosions, threats, and peril; violence is generally presented seriously rather than graphically.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The plot centers on characters taking brave risks to save their people.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

World-building and tactical problem-solving are emphasized.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast in terms of background and cultural identity within the dystopian setting.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of government, propaganda, and public health policy.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Care for friends, family, patients, and civilians matters, although compassion is tested by war and political conflict.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong focus on personal integrity, political responsibility, and the cost of leadership.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Leads show courage, strategic thinking, loyalty, and accountability, though they also make difficult and morally pressured choices.

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