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Flora and Ulysses — Content Guide for Parents

By Kate DiCamilloWalker Entertainment2021ISBN 9781406397628256 pages
Flora and Ulysses

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

About this book

It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences. The squirrel never saw it coming - the vacuum cleaner, that is. As for self-described cynic Flora Belle Buckman, she has read every issue of the comic book Terrible Things Can Happen to You! so she is just the right person to step in and save him. What neither can predict is that Ulysses (the squirrel) has been born anew, with powers of strength, flight and misspelled poetry. And Flora will be changed too as she discovers the possibility of hope and the promise of a capacious heart.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Flora and Ulysses appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes mild violence, such as Flora's mother wanting to harm Ulysses, the squirrel, with a shovel, and people chasing Ulysses with knives. These elements are presented in a humorous context, suitable for children. There are no genuinely frightening elements in the book. The story is characterized as quirky and kid-friendly, with no content that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Flora and Ulysses have violence?

    The book includes mild violence, such as Flora's mother wanting to harm Ulysses, the squirrel, with a shovel, and people chasing Ulysses with knives. These elements are presented in a humorous context, suitable for children.

  • Does Flora and Ulysses have scary content?

    There are no genuinely frightening elements in the book. The story is characterized as quirky and kid-friendly, with no content that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Flora and Ulysses have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results reference general reviews and discussions but do not indicate any specific religious themes or practices in the narrative.

  • Does Flora and Ulysses have racial/cultural content?

    The search results do not indicate any explicit racial themes or discussions in the book. The narrative focuses on Flora and Ulysses without addressing race as a central theme.

  • Does Flora and Ulysses have profanity?

    The book does not contain profanity. Some expressions like 'what the heck' and 'for the love of Pete' are mentioned, but these are not considered strong language.

  • Does Flora and Ulysses have climate change?

    There are no climate themes or environmental messages present in the book. The focus is on the whimsical story of Flora and Ulysses without addressing climate issues.

  • Does Flora and Ulysses have sexual identity?

    There is no sexual content in 'Flora and Ulysses'. The narrative focuses on the friendship between Flora and Ulysses without any romantic or sexual themes.

  • Does Flora and Ulysses have gender roles?

    The book features a young female protagonist, Flora, but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative centers on her adventures with Ulysses rather than on gender dynamics.

  • Does Flora and Ulysses have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book 'Flora and Ulysses'. The search results focus on general lists of LGBTQ+ books and do not provide specific references to this title.