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Flora and Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures — Content Guide for Parents

By Kate DiCamilloNational Geographic Books2016-09-13ISBN 9780763687649256 pages
Flora and Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures

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

About this book

Available in a paperback edition! The beloved 2014 Newbery Medal winner by former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Kate DiCamillo.

Holy unanticipated occurrences! From #1 New York Times best-selling author Kate DiCamillo comes a laugh-out-loud story filled with eccentric, endearing characters — a novel interspersed with comic-style graphic sequences and full-page illustrations, all rendered in black and white by K. G. Campbell.

Frequently asked questions

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

    The book includes elements of mild violence, such as Flora's mother planning to harm Ulysses with a shovel and people chasing Ulysses with knives in a restaurant. These elements are depicted in a humorous context rather than graphic violence. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The narrative is described as quirky and kid-friendly, with no elements that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Flora and Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures have violence?

    The book includes elements of mild violence, such as Flora's mother planning to harm Ulysses with a shovel and people chasing Ulysses with knives in a restaurant. These elements are depicted in a humorous context rather than graphic violence.

  • Does Flora and Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The narrative is described as quirky and kid-friendly, with no elements that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Flora and Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not provide any evidence of religious practices, beliefs, or themes in the narrative.

  • Does Flora and Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme or plot element in the book. The search results do not indicate any explicit discussions of race or racism within the narrative.

  • Does Flora and Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the book. The reviews indicate that the language used is suitable for children, with no objectionable terms noted.

  • Does Flora and Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental issues are present in the book. The narrative does not address climate change or related topics.

  • Does Flora and Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. Search results indicate that the book is appropriate for children and does not contain any references to sexuality.

  • Does Flora and Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures have gender roles?

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

  • Does Flora and Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. While some reviews reference diversity, they do not indicate the presence of LGBTQ+ characters or themes in the story itself.