Katina (A Roald Dahl Short Story) — 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
Katina is a short, gripping story of life in wartime from Roald Dahl, the master of the shocking tale.
In Katina, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells of a young Greek girl fascinated by the British planes and airbase that have come to her village.
Katina is taken from the short story collection Over to You, which includes nine other dramatic and terrifying tales of life as a wartime fighter pilot, and is drawn from Dahl's own experiences during the Second World War.
This story is also available as a Penguin digital audio download read by Cillian Murphy.
Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.
Frequently asked questions
Is Katina (A Roald Dahl Short Story) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story includes a scene where a little Greek girl named Katina is found bleeding from a cut on her forehead, indicating a violent context as her family was killed in the village. This suggests a backdrop of wartime violence. The story has elements that could be considered scary due to its wartime context and the traumatic experiences of the character, including the death of her family. However, the overall framing is more about survival than horror.
Does Katina (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have violence?
The story includes a scene where a little Greek girl named Katina is found bleeding from a cut on her forehead, indicating a violent context as her family was killed in the village. This suggests a backdrop of wartime violence.
Does Katina (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have scary content?
The story has elements that could be considered scary due to its wartime context and the traumatic experiences of the character, including the death of her family. However, the overall framing is more about survival than horror.
Does Katina (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference Roald Dahl's background and opinions on religion but do not indicate any religious practices or themes in 'Katina'.
Does Katina (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes are present in 'Katina'. The story involves a Greek girl but does not address race as a central theme or plot point.
Does Katina (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the book. The search results do not indicate any use of strong language in 'Katina'.
Does Katina (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have climate change?
No climate themes are present in 'Katina'. The narrative does not address environmental issues or activism.
Does Katina (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in 'Katina'. The narrative focuses on the experiences of a young girl during wartime without any sexual themes.
Does Katina (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have gender roles?
The story features a young girl but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It focuses on her experiences during wartime without promoting traditional or modern gender roles.
Does Katina (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the narrative of 'Katina'. The search results do not provide any evidence of LGBTQ+ content in the story itself.
