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Warriors: the Broken Code #4: Darkness Within — Content Guide for Parents

By Erin HunterHarperCollins Publishers2020ISBN 9780062823724352 pages
Warriors: the Broken Code #4: Darkness Within

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

The #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventures in the fourth book in the action-packed Broken Code story arc.

Exiled after a battle that left all five Clans devastated, ThunderClan's loyal deputy, Squirrelflight, must bring to light an earth-shattering truth: the identity of the cat ruling ThunderClan while wearing Bramblestar's face.

While the fate of his body hangs in the balance, the real Bramblestar's spirit has vanished. Even Rootspring is powerless to reach him--and with tensions among the Clans at a breaking point, Squirrelflight may not be able to ensure Bramblestar has a body to return to. If he returns at all.

Packed with action and intrigue, this sixth Warriors series is the perfect introduction for readers new to the Warriors world, while dedicated fans will be thrilled to discover the new adventures that unfold after the events of A Vision of Shadows.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Warriors: the Broken Code #4: Darkness Within appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The series is noted for its graphic violence, including significant violence and graphic deaths that may not be suitable for younger readers. Themes of abuse and emotionally distressing content are also present. The series contains elements that may be considered scary, particularly due to themes of death and violence among the cat clans, which could be distressing for sensitive audiences.

  • Does Warriors: the Broken Code #4: Darkness Within have violence?

    The series is noted for its graphic violence, including significant violence and graphic deaths that may not be suitable for younger readers. Themes of abuse and emotionally distressing content are also present.

  • Does Warriors: the Broken Code #4: Darkness Within have scary content?

    The series contains elements that may be considered scary, particularly due to themes of death and violence among the cat clans, which could be distressing for sensitive audiences.

  • Does Warriors: the Broken Code #4: Darkness Within have religious themes?

    No religious themes or content detected in search results.

  • Does Warriors: the Broken Code #4: Darkness Within have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or modern identity politics language detected in search results. The characters' friendships largely ignore social and ethnic differences.

  • Does Warriors: the Broken Code #4: Darkness Within have profanity?

    No profanity detected in search results.

  • Does Warriors: the Broken Code #4: Darkness Within have climate change?

    No climate themes or content detected in search results.

  • Does Warriors: the Broken Code #4: Darkness Within have sexual identity?

    The series includes romantic relationships and attraction between characters, with affection displayed in non-explicit ways. There is no explicit sexual content.

  • Does Warriors: the Broken Code #4: Darkness Within have gender roles?

    The series includes themes of sexism, with discussions around character dynamics and leadership roles among cats, indicating a critique of traditional gender roles.

  • Does Warriors: the Broken Code #4: Darkness Within have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in search results.