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The Burning Horizon

Erin Hunter (2015)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages282 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age8+
Goodreads4.27/5 (707)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

AbandonmentAnimal Death

Synopsis

Toklo, Kallik, Lusa, and Yakone are determined to reach Great Bear Lake in time for the Longest Day Gathering. Even Toklo, who has already claimed a new territory in the mountains, has promised to stay with them until Lusa has found a home of her own. But when Lusa is unexpectedly separated from the others, she must face her past—and make a decision about her future.

Is The Burning Horizon appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

Middle grade animal adventure featuring bears on a journey. Mild peril and possible animal danger typical of nature-based stories, but age-appropriate for the target audience.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal death and abandonment.

Who'll love this

Kids who love animal adventures will enjoy following these bear friends as they journey together and face separation and tough choices about where they belong.

Tags

Animal ProtagonistsJourney StoryNature Adventure