A Rover's Story — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
New York Times bestseller * Best Book of the Year from The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library
The One and Only Ivan meets The Wild Robot in this unique and deeply moving middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover, from the Newbery Honor-winning author of Other Words for Home.
Meet Resilience, a Mars rover determined to live up to his name.
Res was built to explore Mars. He was not built to have human emotions. But as he learns new things from the NASA scientists who assemble him, he begins to develop humanlike feelings. Maybe there's a problem with his programming....
Human emotions or not, launch day comes, and Res blasts off to Mars, accompanied by a friendly drone helicopter named Fly. But Res quickly discovers that Mars is a dangerous place filled with dust storms and giant cliffs. As he navigates Mars's difficult landscape, Res is tested in ways that go beyond space exploration.
As millions of people back on Earth follow his progress, will Res have the determination, courage, and resilience to succeed... and survive
Frequently asked questions
Is A Rover's Story appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on the journey of a robot named Resilience and does not include any physical confrontations or violent acts. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The story is described as heartwarming and focuses on themes of identity and belonging, suitable for young readers.
Does A Rover's Story have violence?
No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on the journey of a robot named Resilience and does not include any physical confrontations or violent acts.
Does A Rover's Story have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The story is described as heartwarming and focuses on themes of identity and belonging, suitable for young readers.
Does A Rover's Story have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies present in the narrative.
Does A Rover's Story have racial/cultural content?
While the book features characters of different backgrounds, race is not a central theme or plot element. The narrative does not address racial issues explicitly.
Does A Rover's Story have profanity?
No profanity is found in the book. The language used is appropriate for the target age group, focusing on the robot's experiences and emotions.
Does A Rover's Story have climate change?
The book includes themes related to Mars exploration and the search for signs of past life, which can be linked to broader discussions about climate and the environment. The character of Res is inspired by real Mars rovers, indicating a connection to scientific inquiry about planetary conditions.
Does A Rover's Story have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative centers around a robot's mission and its interactions with humans, without any sexual themes.
Does A Rover's Story have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It explores themes of identity and belonging through the experiences of a robot and its creators, without a specific focus on gender dynamics.
Does A Rover's Story have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results reference general information about LGBTQ+ characters in literature but do not provide specific content from 'A Rover's Story'.
