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BROKEN PRIDE

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Erin Hunter

Is BROKEN PRIDE appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

A baboon, an elephant and a displaced lion cub join forces in the face of a fearful future. (Ages 8 to 12)

Ages 9+Book 1 · BravelandsSource checked

Why this age? Fantasy violence, threats, loss, and clan conflict may be intense for younger readers, while the narrative and themes are generally aimed at middle-grade readers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Age guidanceAges 9+
Strongest cautionsViolence 4/5 · Death of a character 3/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 4/5
Series positionBook 1 · Bravelands
Recommendation3.5/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: violence.

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What parents should know

Fantasy violence, threats, loss, and clan conflict may be intense for younger readers, while the narrative and themes are generally aimed at middle-grade readers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ. Courage & resilience; strongest caution: violence.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 9+Main watch-out: Violence 4/5
Recommendation 3.5/5

Editorial rating

How this review was built

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Oct 30, 2026Last updated

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Recommended age9+

Strongest cautions

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

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5

Reading order

Series progression

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Next volumeBook 2 · BRAVELANDS: CODE OF HONORStrongest cautions: Death of a character 3/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · BROKEN PRIDEAges 9+
    Violence4/5Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Religious themes3/5Graphic injury2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · BRAVELANDS: CODE OF HONORAges 9+
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Religious themes2/5Graphic injury1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  3. Book 3 · Blood and Bone
    Violence4/5Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury2/5Religious themes2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  4. Book 4 · Shifting Shadows
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Religious themes3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  5. Book 5 · The Spirit-Eaters
    Religious themes4/5Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  6. Book 6 · Oathkeeper
    Violence4/5Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury2/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler

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What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Several cats are killed throughout the series, and mourning is a recurring theme.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Injuries are described in terms of wounds, blood, and physical trauma, though not gratuitous or excessive.

Religious themes3/5
Why this rating?

The Clan cats have a spiritual belief system centered on StarClan, which influences their decisions and lives.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Subtle mentions of attraction between cats, but very minor to the plot.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The oppressive atmosphere created by the villain's takeover of clans can be tense and frightening for sensitive readers.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent battles between clans and against the Kin involve claws, biting, and skirmishes that lead to injury.

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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.

Products & advertising · 0/5Strong language · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Central theme of standing up to tyranny and protecting those unable to protect themselves.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Animal perspectives, clan society, mythology, and survival dilemmas provide rich material for imagination and inventive engagement.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The story may offer incidental lessons about leadership, diplomacy, and responsibility, but teaching is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and compassion are shown as necessary for clan survival and unity.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Themes of loyalty, courage, and the importance of community and integrity in leadership.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate resilience and the burden of responsibility when protecting others.

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  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in BROKEN PRIDE would you have made differently, and why?
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