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Flora & Ulysses: the illuminated adventures — Content Guide for Parents

By Dicamillo, KateCandlewick Press,ISBN 9781489819352
Flora & Ulysses: the illuminated adventures

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Religious themes

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

About this book

Rescuing A Squirrel After An Accident Involving A Vacuum Cleaner, Comic-reading Cynic Flora Belle Buckman Is Astonished When The Squirrel, Ulysses, Demonstrates Astonishing Powers Of Strength And Flight After Being Revived. Kate Dicamillo ; Illustrated By K.g. Campbell. A Junior Library Guild Selection--jacket Flap. Newbery Medal, 2014 A Junior Library Guild Selection. Accelerated Reader 4.3. Reading Counts! 3.1. Accelerated Reader Ar Mg 4.3 5.0 160221. Reading Counts Rc 3-5 3.1 9.0 61258. Ar 4.3 5.0.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Flora & Ulysses: the illuminated adventures appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains mild violence, such as Flora's mother wanting to harm Ulysses, which includes her holding a shovel and people chasing Ulysses with knives in a restaurant. These elements are presented 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, focusing on humor rather than fear.

  • Does Flora & Ulysses: the illuminated adventures have violence?

    The book contains mild violence, such as Flora's mother wanting to harm Ulysses, which includes her holding a shovel and people chasing Ulysses with knives in a restaurant. These elements are presented in a humorous context rather than graphic violence.

  • Does Flora & 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, focusing on humor rather than fear.

  • Does Flora & Ulysses: the illuminated adventures have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies in the narrative.

  • Does Flora & 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.

  • Does Flora & Ulysses: the illuminated adventures have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The search results indicate that the language used is appropriate for children.

  • Does Flora & Ulysses: the illuminated adventures have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any discussions related to environmentalism or climate issues.

  • Does Flora & Ulysses: the illuminated adventures have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results indicate that the book does not include any references to sexuality.

  • Does Flora & 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 expectations.

  • Does Flora & Ulysses: the illuminated adventures have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book's narrative. The search results reference general discussions about representation but do not provide specific content related to LGBTQ+ themes in 'Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.'