How to write for a MG novel series?

Question

I am writing a book series about dogs (with some wolves and other animals), with the age range being around Wings of Fire and Warrior Cats (i.e. 8-12 years). What limits would be necessary to stay within this age range?

Answer 1

Could you specify by what kind of limits?

If you're talking content, you should probably stay away from:

• the usual (violence, sex scenes, drug use, gore, explicit language, etc, etc)
• political opinions (in my opinion)
• preaching or lecturing about topics and moral lessons
• lots of death (a little bit is fine)

Writing-wise, maybe avoid:

• once again, lecturing or preaching
• too descriptive (too many big words, too)
• too metaphorical, or allegorical. Unless it's very simple, like "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," or "Alice in Wonderland"
• slow pacing
• writing a boring story with too little events