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Endangered Species

Nevada Barr · 1997

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Endangered Species by Nevada Barr. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Strong language; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · Strong language 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Good role models 3/5
Series positionBook 5 · Anna Pigeon
Recommendation3/5

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 3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Strong language3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

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Series progression

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Next volumeBook 6 · Blind DescentStrongest cautions: Frightening scenes 4/5 · Death of a character 3/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · Track of the Cat
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Strong language3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · A Superior Death
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · Ill Wind
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Religious themes1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 4 · Firestorm
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Religious themes1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 5 · Endangered Species
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes3/5Strong language3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  6. Book 6 · Blind Descent
    Frightening scenes4/5Death of a character3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  7. Book 7 · Liberty falling
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  8. Book 8 · Deep South
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes3/5Strong language3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Religious themes2/5Romance2/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  9. Book 9 · Blood lure
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Graphic injury3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Religious themes1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  10. Book 10 · Hunting season
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes3/5Strong language3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  11. Book 12 · High Country
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Strong language3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  12. Book 13 · Hard Truth
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  13. Book 14 · Winter study
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  14. Book 15 · Borderline
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Strong language3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  15. Book 17 · The Rope
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  16. Book 18 · Destroyer Angel
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Strong language3/5Graphic injury2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  17. Book 19 · Boar Island
    Frightening scenes4/5Death of a character3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler

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What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Murder and its investigation are central, with emotional consequences and discussion of victims and grief.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some descriptions of injuries related to crime and accidents.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Occasional strong language common in adult thrillers.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Features light romantic elements that are secondary to the mystery.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Suspense, isolation, danger, stalking or threat, and the possibility of further violence create sustained tension.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Brief, mild references to adult relationships may occur, but no explicit sexual activity or nudity is indicated.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Adult characters occasionally consume alcohol in social settings.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of physical altercations, threats, and a plane crash.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Anna consistently demonstrates bravery in the face of criminal threats.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages analytical thinking and problem-solving through the mystery plot.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Reflects the diversity present in the workplace, though somewhat limited.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into the life and duties of a National Park Ranger.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Interpersonal kindness is displayed amidst a challenging investigation.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The narrative explores themes of justice, environmental stewardship, and integrity.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist, Anna Pigeon, is a determined, principled, and capable professional.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Endangered Species would you have made differently, and why?
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