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The hunting wind

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Steve Hamilton · 2001

Is The hunting wind 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 The hunting wind by Steve Hamilton. 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 3/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · Strong language 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Good role models 3/5
Recommendation2.8/5

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 3/5
Recommendation 2.8/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Strong language3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Multiple deaths occur, serving as the central motive for the mystery investigation.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some moderate focus on crime scenes and injuries, though not gratuitous.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Contains realistic gritty dialogue including mild to moderate profanity.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Romantic subplots exist but are secondary to the mystery.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The thriller structure brings sustained tension, danger, investigation, and threatening situations.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild adult themes or references consistent with the genre.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Characters are occasionally depicted drinking alcohol in social or investigative contexts.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of physical altercations, gun violence, and the aftermath of criminal acts typical of crime fiction.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist faces significant danger to resolve past traumas and uncover the truth.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages analytical thinking and problem-solving through the narrative structure.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The cast appears to have limited representation of varied backgrounds, abilities, and identities, though the available evidence is sparse.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into investigative work and human psychology in crime contexts.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Displays of personal loyalty and empathy within the limited cast of characters.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of justice, redemption, and the inescapable nature of one's past.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows persistence, though his methods are often driven by personal obsession.

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