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Gateway to the Gods — Content Guide for Parents

By Katherine ApplegateScholastic2000ISBN 9780590877664176 pages
Gateway to the Gods

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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

The mighty Greek gods of Everworld may be the powerful allies that David, Christopher, Jalil, and April need. The kids' know-how combined with the prowess of the ancient gods make for a formidable team. But will they stand a chance against the deadly and alien Ka-Anor, who has grown even more powerful?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Gateway to the Gods appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative includes elements of violence, such as battles against the Hetwan, which may involve combat and danger, though specific details of graphic violence are not provided in the search results. No genuinely frightening content is indicated in the search results. The book's themes involve adventure and conflict but do not suggest horror or traumatic experiences that would be considered scary.

  • Does Gateway to the Gods have violence?

    The narrative includes elements of violence, such as battles against the Hetwan, which may involve combat and danger, though specific details of graphic violence are not provided in the search results.

  • Does Gateway to the Gods have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content is indicated in the search results. The book's themes involve adventure and conflict but do not suggest horror or traumatic experiences that would be considered scary.

  • Does Gateway to the Gods have religious themes?

    The book features a character, April, whose Christian faith is mentioned and is challenged during the narrative, particularly when she calls for Athena's help in a moment of panic. This suggests a discussion of faith within the context of the story.

  • Does Gateway to the Gods have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit themes of race or racism mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results do not indicate that race is a central theme or plot point in 'Gateway to the Gods'.

  • Does Gateway to the Gods have profanity?

    The narrative contains instances of profanity, with characters using derogatory terms and curse words, indicating that the language used is not entirely appropriate for younger audiences.

  • Does Gateway to the Gods have climate change?

    No references to climate themes or environmental issues are found in the search results related to 'Gateway to the Gods'. The book does not appear to address climate topics.

  • Does Gateway to the Gods have sexual identity?

    The book includes some language that may be considered sexual in nature, as indicated by references to characters using terms like 'screwing' and 'bitching', suggesting a casual use of such language in the dialogue.

  • Does Gateway to the Gods have gender roles?

    The book includes discussions of feminism, particularly through the character April, who expresses frustration about her situation and reflects on her feminist beliefs. This suggests an exploration of gender roles within the narrative.

  • Does Gateway to the Gods have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters explicitly mentioned in the book 'Gateway to the Gods'. The search results primarily reference other works by Katherine Applegate and do not provide content relevant to this specific book.