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Warriors: The Rise of Scourge — Content Guide for Parents

By Erin HunterHarperCollins Publishers2024-03ISBN 9780063351745112 pages
Warriors: The Rise of Scourge

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

About this book



Discover the origins of one of Warriors' fiercest villains in this stand-alone graphic novel set in the world of the #1 bestselling Warriors series--available for the first time in full color!

When kittypet Tiny crosses paths with some wild forest cats defending their territory, they leave him with scars--and a bitter, deep-seated grudge. As his reputation grows among the strays and loners that live in the dirty brick alleyways of Twolegplace, he changes his name to Scourge and puts everything about his old life behind him . . . except his deadly desire for revenge.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Warriors: The Rise of Scourge appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The series is noted for its graphic violence, including significant depictions of deaths and mature themes that may not be suitable for younger readers. Parents express concern over the portrayal of brutality among the cat clans. The series contains elements that may be considered scary for younger audiences, including themes of revenge and trauma, particularly in the character development of Scourge.

  • Does Warriors: The Rise of Scourge have violence?

    The series is noted for its graphic violence, including significant depictions of deaths and mature themes that may not be suitable for younger readers. Parents express concern over the portrayal of brutality among the cat clans.

  • Does Warriors: The Rise of Scourge have scary content?

    The series contains elements that may be considered scary for younger audiences, including themes of revenge and trauma, particularly in the character development of Scourge.

  • Does Warriors: The Rise of Scourge have religious themes?

    The series contains themes that some readers interpret as having heavy-handed Christianity elements, particularly in the context of character motivations and moral lessons. However, explicit religious content is not a central theme.

  • Does Warriors: The Rise of Scourge have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or modern identity politics language detected in search results. The series does not focus on racial divides among characters.

  • Does Warriors: The Rise of Scourge have profanity?

    No profanity detected in search results, although there are mentions of strong language in related works. The main series does not include swearing.

  • Does Warriors: The Rise of Scourge have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in search results. The narrative does not address environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Warriors: The Rise of Scourge have sexual identity?

    The series includes romantic relationships and affectionate behaviors among cats, but there is no explicit sexual content. The portrayal of affection is described as non-sexual in nature.

  • Does Warriors: The Rise of Scourge have gender roles?

    No explicit gender roles detected in search results. The series does not promote traditional or modern feminist themes.

  • Does Warriors: The Rise of Scourge have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in search results.