Flora & Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Winner of the 2014 Newbery Medal
Holy unanticipated occurrences! A cynic meets an unlikely superhero in a genre-breaking new novel by master storyteller Kate DiCamillo.
It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences. The squirrel never saw the vacuum cleaner coming, but self-described cynic Flora Belle Buckman, who has read every issue of the comic book Terrible Things Can Happen to You!, 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 that Flora will be changed too, as she discovers the possibility of hope and the promise of a capacious heart. From #1 New York Times best-selling author Kate DiCamillo comes a laugh-out-loud story filled with eccentric, endearing characters and featuring an exciting new format — a novel interspersed with comic-style graphic sequences and full-page illustrations, all rendered in black-and-white by up-and-coming artist K. G. Campbell.
Frequently asked questions
Is Flora & Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains mild violence, including Flora's mother planning to harm Ulysses with a shovel and characters chasing Ulysses with knives. These elements are presented in a humorous context rather than graphic violence. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The themes are light-hearted and suitable for children, with no elements that would cause fear or distress.
Does Flora & Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures have violence?
The book contains mild violence, including Flora's mother planning to harm Ulysses with a shovel and characters chasing Ulysses with knives. 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 themes are light-hearted and suitable for children, with no elements that would cause fear or distress.
Does Flora & Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies within 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 within the narrative.
Does Flora & Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures have profanity?
No profanity is found in the book. The search results suggest that the language is suitable for a young audience.
Does Flora & Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any discussions related to climate or environmentalism.
Does Flora & Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The search results indicate that the content is appropriate for children and does not include any references to sexuality.
Does Flora & Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures have gender roles?
The book features a strong 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 & Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book's narrative. While the search results mention LGBTQ+ representation in general discussions, they do not provide specific content from the book itself.
