Glitch — 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
From the critically acclaimed author of Float comes a new whirlwind adventure about a pair of kids who must break all the rules of time travel, perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and John David Anderson.
Regan Fitz and Elliot Mason have been enemies since they started training to become Glitchers--people who travel through time to preserve important historical events. But everything changes when they find a letter from Regan's future self, warning them about an impending disaster that threatens them and everyone they know.
Will they be able to set aside their past in order to save the future?
Frequently asked questions
Is Glitch appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes exposure to war and violent death, which the characters witness during their time travel experiences. This aspect is described as unsettling for the characters, indicating a significant presence of violence in the story. There are no genuinely frightening elements in the book. While the characters face serious situations, the content is framed in a way that is suitable for children and does not induce fear or nightmares.
Does Glitch have violence?
The narrative includes exposure to war and violent death, which the characters witness during their time travel experiences. This aspect is described as unsettling for the characters, indicating a significant presence of violence in the story.
Does Glitch have scary content?
There are no genuinely frightening elements in the book. While the characters face serious situations, the content is framed in a way that is suitable for children and does not induce fear or nightmares.
Does Glitch have religious themes?
The book contains content that is contrary to common Christian beliefs, specifically regarding evolution. It avoids religious topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference, indicating a critical stance towards traditional religious narratives.
Does Glitch have racial/cultural content?
There are no explicit racial themes or discussions in 'Glitch'. The narrative does not focus on race as a central theme or plot point.
Does Glitch have profanity?
The book is rated G for language, indicating no profanity or coarse language is present. It is appropriate for a middle-grade audience.
Does Glitch have climate change?
There are no climate themes or discussions in 'Glitch'. The narrative does not address environmental issues or activism.
Does Glitch have sexual identity?
There is no sexual content in 'Glitch'. The book is described as suitable for children, with a focus on serious historical events without explicit sexual themes.
Does Glitch have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features a female protagonist, it does not promote traditional or modern feminist themes explicitly.
Does Glitch have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book 'Glitch' by Laura Martin. While some discussions around the author and related media mention LGBTQ+ representation, these do not pertain to the content of the book itself.
