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A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) — Content Guide for Parents

By Ron RoyRandom House Books for Young Readers2000-07-25ISBN 978067999459696 pages
A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

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

About this book

K is for Kidnapped! Someone has kidnapped the king and queen of Socotra. For safety's sake, their son is staying with Dink until they are safe. But then the prince is kidnapped, too! Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose unmask the royals' enemies before it's too late? Or is the royal family of Socotra gone forever?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book involves the kidnapping of the king and queen, and the prince is also kidnapped, which indicates a level of violence in the plot. However, the nature of the violence is not graphic or explicit, making it suitable for the target age group. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The story involves suspense related to the kidnappings but is designed to be suitable for children without inducing fear.

  • Does A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) have violence?

    The book involves the kidnapping of the king and queen, and the prince is also kidnapped, which indicates a level of violence in the plot. However, the nature of the violence is not graphic or explicit, making it suitable for the target age group.

  • Does A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The story involves suspense related to the kidnappings but is designed to be suitable for children without inducing fear.

  • Does A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The narrative focuses on a mystery involving the kidnapping of a royal family without any mention of religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme or plot element in the book. The narrative focuses on the mystery and the characters' actions rather than racial issues or identities.

  • Does A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The language used is appropriate for young readers, focusing on wholesome and engaging storytelling.

  • Does A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The story does not address environmental issues or activism, focusing instead on a mystery plot.

  • Does A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is focused on children's mystery-solving adventures without any themes of a sexual nature.

  • Does A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) have gender roles?

    The book features both male and female characters working together to solve mysteries, but it does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The focus is on their adventures rather than gender dynamics.

  • Does A to Z Mysteries: The Kidnapped King (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any characters or storylines related to LGBTQ+ representation in 'The Kidnapped King'.