Content & Trigger Warnings for Where the Red Fern Grows (1961)
5 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Where the Red Fern Grows (1961) contains 5 content warnings : Death of a child, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Car accidents / crashes, Animal cruelty / animal death, Gore / graphic violence.
The most severe warnings are for Grief / bereavement (major focus) (severity 4/5), Animal cruelty / animal death (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a child | 3/5 | Depicted | A boy falls on an axe and dies |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 4/5 | Depicted | The story culminates in the devastating death of both beloved dogs, with extended depictions of the boy's overwhelming grief |
| Other | |||
| Car accidents / crashes | 1/5 | Referenced | Minor incident referenced |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Animal cruelty / animal death | 4/5 | Depicted | Both beloved dogs die; one from injuries, one from grief |
| Gore / graphic violence | 3/5 | Depicted | Dog is fatally injured in a mountain lion fight; graphic wounds |
Mental Health & Emotional
4/5Depicted
The story culminates in the devastating death of both beloved dogs, with extended depictions of the boy's overwhelming grief
Other
Violence & Physical Harm
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