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Land of Loss — Content Guide for Parents

By Katherine ApplegateScholastic1999ISBN 9780590877510185 pages
Land of Loss

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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

Pulled into a world that defies everything they once believed, David, Jalil, April, and Christopher search for their friend Senna as they also try to find a way back to their own world.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Land of Loss appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains depictions of battle and violence, described as men in a 'lunatic rage of combat' and 'hungry for murder'. While it does not glorify violence, it portrays the chaos and brutality of conflict. The book features elements that could be considered scary, such as the presence of creatures that 'shouldn’t exist' and a world where dreams and nightmares are real and often deadly. This creates a tense atmosphere appropriate for its fantasy setting.

  • Does Land of Loss have violence?

    The book contains depictions of battle and violence, described as men in a 'lunatic rage of combat' and 'hungry for murder'. While it does not glorify violence, it portrays the chaos and brutality of conflict.

  • Does Land of Loss have scary content?

    The book features elements that could be considered scary, such as the presence of creatures that 'shouldn’t exist' and a world where dreams and nightmares are real and often deadly. This creates a tense atmosphere appropriate for its fantasy setting.

  • Does Land of Loss have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book 'Land of Loss'. The search results discuss other topics and do not indicate any religious themes or practices within the narrative.

  • Does Land of Loss have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit themes of race or racism in 'Land of Loss'. The narrative does not focus on racial issues or dynamics, and the search results do not indicate any related content.

  • Does Land of Loss have profanity?

    The book does not contain profanity. While some reviews mention the author's use of mild language, there are no instances of strong or explicit language in the narrative.

  • Does Land of Loss have climate change?

    There are no climate themes or discussions in 'Land of Loss'. The search results reference other works by Katherine Applegate that address environmental issues, but these are not present in this specific book.

  • Does Land of Loss have sexual identity?

    There are no explicit sexual themes or content in 'Land of Loss'. The search results do not indicate any sexual references or situations within the book.

  • Does Land of Loss have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While there may be characters of different genders, the narrative does not focus on gender dynamics or expectations.

  • Does Land of Loss have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book 'Land of Loss'. The search results reference other works by Katherine Applegate but do not provide evidence of LGBTQ+ content in this specific book.