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Bridge of Souls

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Victoria Schwab · 2021

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

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Bridge of Souls by Victoria Schwab. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Death of a character, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

Book 3 · Cassidy BlakeSource checked

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 4/5 · Death of a character 3/5 · Violence 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 4/5
Series positionBook 3 · Cassidy Blake
Recommendation4/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 4/5
Recommendation 4/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models4/5

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  1. Book 2 · TUNNEL OF BONESAges 10+
    Frightening scenes4/5Death of a character3/5Violence2/5Graphic injury1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 3 · Bridge of Souls
    Frightening scenes4/5Death of a character3/5Violence3/5Graphic injury1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense

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What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Death and ghosts are central concepts, with references to people who have died and emotionally serious consequences.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Injuries and supernatural danger are present, but graphic blood or bodily detail is not a major feature.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild insults or frustrated remarks may occur, but strong profanity is not a significant feature.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

The supernatural premise involves ghosts and spiritual ideas, but religious practice is not the main focus.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Any romantic material is very minor; the story focuses primarily on friendship, family, and supernatural adventure.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Ghosts, haunted settings, eerie discoveries, suspense, and supernatural threats are central to the story.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Supernatural confrontations, peril, pursuit, and threats occur, but violence is generally fantasy-adventure rather than graphic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Facing frightening supernatural dangers and protecting others are central, with bravery tempered by cooperation and good judgment.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The imaginative ghost-world premise, inventive supernatural rules, and problem-solving strongly encourage curiosity and imagination.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The cast includes varied characters, but broad representation of human backgrounds is not the book's primary focus.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It may provide incidental cultural and historical atmosphere, but teaching factual knowledge is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Compassion, friendship, care for family, and concern for vulnerable or troubled spirits are important elements.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

It emphasizes friendship, loyalty, family support, empathy, and taking responsibility when others are in danger.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The young protagonists show loyalty, resourcefulness, and determination, while also learning to seek help and work together.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Bridge of Souls would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Bridge of Souls, and what caused that change?
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