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Entertain the End — Content Guide for Parents

By Katherine ApplegateScholastic2001ISBN 9780590879965156 pages
Entertain the End

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

About this book

David, Jalil, Christopher and April have been swept into another world on a search for Senna, David's girlfriend. They have battled sea-gods and strange magic to continue their journey - will they finally make it home or are they destined to roam this unearthly world for ever? In the EVERWORLD series.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Entertain the End appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains descriptions of horror and abuse, as indicated by the phrase 'passing calmly through a living panorama of horror and abuse'. This suggests a presence of violence, though it is not described in graphic detail. The book is described as containing elements that could be frightening, with references to a place where 'all of your dreams and nightmares are very real—and often deadly'. This suggests a level of suspense and potential fear appropriate for older children.

  • Does Entertain the End have violence?

    The book contains descriptions of horror and abuse, as indicated by the phrase 'passing calmly through a living panorama of horror and abuse'. This suggests a presence of violence, though it is not described in graphic detail.

  • Does Entertain the End have scary content?

    The book is described as containing elements that could be frightening, with references to a place where 'all of your dreams and nightmares are very real—and often deadly'. This suggests a level of suspense and potential fear appropriate for older children.

  • Does Entertain the End have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book 'Entertain the End'. The search results reference other works by Katherine Applegate and general discussions about religion, but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in this specific book.

  • Does Entertain the End have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book 'Entertain the End'. The search results focus on other topics related to social justice and racism but do not indicate any race-related content within this book.

  • Does Entertain the End have profanity?

    No profanity is indicated in the book 'Entertain the End'. The search results mention other works by Applegate but do not suggest any use of strong language in this specific book.

  • Does Entertain the End have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental issues are present in the book 'Entertain the End'. The search results reference other works by Applegate that address environmental themes but do not indicate such content in this specific book.

  • Does Entertain the End have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is mentioned in the book 'Entertain the End'. The search results do not provide any evidence of sexual themes or content within the narrative.

  • Does Entertain the End have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features a cast of characters, there is no evidence in the search results that suggests a thematic exploration of gender roles in 'Entertain the End'.

  • Does Entertain the End have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book 'Entertain the End'. Search results primarily focus on general discussions about LGBTQ+ representation in media and do not provide specific content from the book itself.