DeadEndia: the Watcher's Test — 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
"DeadEndia is immediately appealing with its colorful art, unique setting, and funny jokes, but I especially loved the complicated emotional arcs of the characters and the weird, spooky magic underlying everything!"
--Molly Knox Ostertag, creator of The Witch Boy
"Heart-warming, heartbreaking, heart-pounding, and heartfelt!"
--Marika McCoola, The New York Times bestselling author of Baba Yaga's Assistant
Barney Guttman's life has been turned upside down. His family is struggling to fully embrace his trans identity, but thanks to his best friend Norma, he's just landed a job at Phoenix Parks, a Dollywood-esque amusement park inspired by the long life and career of mysteriously youthful actress and singer Pauline Phoenix. Soon, Barney and his dog, Pugsley, secretly move into the haunted house attraction. Little does Barney know, the house contains a portal to the demonic planes of Hell. When Courtney, Barney's devilish new roommate, invites a demon king to Earth through the portal, they offer Barney and Norma as flesh vessels for the king, but in a strange twist, Pugsley is possessed instead! It's a race through the park to save Pugsley--and the world--from the demon king's reign of terror that leaves Pugsley with strange and magical side effects. With all of this chaos going on, Barney is also discovering he has crush on park employee, Logan, so he must face his biggest fear of all... talking to someone he likes.
Follow the lives of this diverse group of friends in this hilarious and moving graphic novel series, complete with talking pugs, vengeful ghosts, and first love.
Part workplace comedy, part supernatural horror adventure, with a splash of LGBTQ+ romance, The Watcher's Test is perfect for fans of author Hamish Steele's TV series Dead End: Paranormal Park who are in search of more adventures, for graphic novel lovers who want more diversity in their reads, or simply as an introduction to the zany, creative, and laugh-out-loud funny world of DeadEndia.
Frequently asked questions
Is DeadEndia: the Watcher's Test appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story includes supernatural elements where characters face threats from demonic forces, suggesting a level of peril and conflict, but specific instances of violence are not detailed in the sources. The book incorporates elements of supernatural horror, with characters facing demonic forces and otherworldly challenges, which may be considered scary for younger readers.
Does DeadEndia: the Watcher's Test have violence?
The story includes supernatural elements where characters face threats from demonic forces, suggesting a level of peril and conflict, but specific instances of violence are not detailed in the sources.
Does DeadEndia: the Watcher's Test have scary content?
The book incorporates elements of supernatural horror, with characters facing demonic forces and otherworldly challenges, which may be considered scary for younger readers.
Does DeadEndia: the Watcher's Test have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the narrative of the book.
Does DeadEndia: the Watcher's Test have racial/cultural content?
No explicit themes of race or racism are present in the narrative. The focus is primarily on LGBTQ+ identity and supernatural elements.
Does DeadEndia: the Watcher's Test have profanity?
No profanity is indicated in the narrative of the book. The content is described as suitable for a wide range of readers, including children.
Does DeadEndia: the Watcher's Test have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are present in the narrative of the book.
Does DeadEndia: the Watcher's Test have sexual identity?
No explicit sexual content is mentioned in the narrative. The LGBTQ+ themes are framed within the context of romance and identity exploration rather than sexual content.
Does DeadEndia: the Watcher's Test have gender roles?
The narrative does not promote traditional gender roles or modern feminism explicitly; it focuses on individual character experiences rather than broader gender role themes.
Does DeadEndia: the Watcher's Test have lgbtq+ themes?
The narrative features a transgender character named Barney, who navigates challenges related to his identity while working at a supernatural theme park. The story includes elements of LGBTQ+ romance and is framed as a coming-of-age tale for those who feel out of place.
