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Discover the Destroyer — Content Guide for Parents

By Katherine ApplegateScholastic2000ISBN 9780590877626171 pages
Discover the Destroyer

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

About this book

There is a place which shouldn't exist.But does.And there are creatures which shouldn't exist.But do.Welcome to the land where all of your dreams and nightmares are very real - and often deadly. Welcome to EVERWORLD. Senna.The one and only reason David, Christopher, April and Jalil find themselves in a place that is magical and terrifying and wonderful all at once.Senna is also the reason they can't get back to their own world.It seems she only shows up when she wants to be found.And she always disappears. At the moment, Senna is the least of their problems.Now they have to make a choice:Outsmart the dragon that killed Galahad - or die.And the odds of David and the others surviving by themselves aren't good.But they've met some Everworld residents that might be willing to help for a price: Senna.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Discover the Destroyer appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book is set in a fantastical world where dreams and nightmares are real and often deadly, suggesting elements of danger and potential violence. However, specific instances of violence between characters are not detailed in the search results. The book features a setting where dreams and nightmares are real, which can be interpreted as potentially frightening for young readers. The description indicates a magical and terrifying environment, suggesting elements that could be scary.

  • Does Discover the Destroyer have violence?

    The book is set in a fantastical world where dreams and nightmares are real and often deadly, suggesting elements of danger and potential violence. However, specific instances of violence between characters are not detailed in the search results.

  • Does Discover the Destroyer have scary content?

    The book features a setting where dreams and nightmares are real, which can be interpreted as potentially frightening for young readers. The description indicates a magical and terrifying environment, suggesting elements that could be scary.

  • Does Discover the Destroyer have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results include general information about the author and other unrelated topics, which do not reflect any religious themes in the narrative.

  • Does Discover the Destroyer have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit themes of race or racism are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any discussions or elements related to race within the narrative.

  • Does Discover the Destroyer have profanity?

    No profanity is indicated in the book. The search results do not reference any use of strong language or swearing in the narrative.

  • Does Discover the Destroyer have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results reference other works by the author that address environmental issues, but these do not pertain to 'Discover the Destroyer'.

  • Does Discover the Destroyer have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is mentioned in the book. The search results do not indicate any themes or elements of a sexual nature.

  • Does Discover the Destroyer have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The search results focus on the author's background and other unrelated topics, which do not reflect any gender role themes in the story.

  • Does Discover the Destroyer have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book 'Discover the Destroyer'. The search results primarily reference the author's background and other works, which do not pertain to this specific book.