Catalyst — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
"It confronts moral issues, religious conundrums, and the dynamics of emotions in young adult lives as two girls driven by the past and present realize their impact on the future."—Kirkus Reviews
Kate Malone is a straight-A student, minister’s daughter, and ace long-distance runner who thinks she can handle it all, until her organized life starts to fall apart like a chain of chemical reactions. First her neighbors’ house burns down and Kate has to share her room with her nemesis, Teri Litch. Meanwhile, the days are ticking by and she’s still waiting to hear from the only college she’s applied to: MIT. Kate feels that her life is spinning out of control—and then something occurs that truly blows it all apart.
Frequently asked questions
Is Catalyst appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes references to violence, including the death of a character's son, which is described as senseless and tied to past trauma. No scary content is detected in the search results for 'Catalyst'.
Does Catalyst have violence?
The book includes references to violence, including the death of a character's son, which is described as senseless and tied to past trauma.
Does Catalyst have scary content?
No scary content is detected in the search results for 'Catalyst'.
Does Catalyst have religious themes?
The narrative features a conflict between the main character's scientific aspirations and the religious beliefs of her minister father, indicating a presence of religious themes.
Does Catalyst have racial/cultural content?
No explicit themes of race or racism are mentioned in the search results for 'Catalyst'.
Does Catalyst have profanity?
The book contains some curse words, including references to the f-word, indicating the presence of mild profanity.
Does Catalyst have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are mentioned in the search results for 'Catalyst'.
Does Catalyst have sexual identity?
Author is known for writing about sexual content, relationships, or abuse themes. No explicit sexual content is mentioned in the search results for 'Catalyst'.
Does Catalyst have gender roles?
The main character, Kate Malone, is portrayed as a straight-A science and math student, suggesting a challenge to traditional gender roles in a STEM context.
Does Catalyst have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the search results for 'Catalyst'.
