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Masterminds: Criminal Destiny — Content Guide for Parents

By Gordon KormanHarperCollins2017-01-31ISBN 9780062300034336 pages
Masterminds: Criminal Destiny

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

"A terrific page-turner, full of unexpected twists and revelations. Buckle up!"—James Patterson

The second book in the acclaimed, action-packed series from New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman. Stranger Things fans, don't miss this trilogy!

The clones of Project Osiris are free—but they’re being hunted. After their narrow escape from their “perfect” hometown, Eli, Tori, Amber, and Malik are finally in the real world and determined to expose the leaders of Serenity.

They decide to track down Tamara Dunleavy, the mysterious billionaire and founder of Project Osiris. Evading capture by breaking laws and sneaking into houses, hotels, buses, and cars—are they becoming the criminals they were destined to be?

What they discover will change everything, leading them straight into the Plastic Works and the heart of the experiment, in order to uncover the deadly criminals they’re cloned from—and any evidence that will convince the outside world to believe the truth.

But the outside world isn’t exactly what they expected—strangers aren’t just unfriendly, they’re dangerous. And the wrong move could send them right back into the arms of Dr. Hammerstrom—and trapped in Serenity for good.

On a breakneck journey from Jackson Hole to a maximum security prison—Eli, Tori, Amber, and Malik will stop at nothing to take Project Osiris down.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Masterminds: Criminal Destiny appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes elements of violence, such as violent outbursts from a character named Amber, who is described as having poor impulse control and causing problems for the group. Additionally, there are mentions of suspense and explosions, indicating action-oriented content. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The narrative includes suspenseful elements but does not indicate any themes that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Masterminds: Criminal Destiny have violence?

    The book includes elements of violence, such as violent outbursts from a character named Amber, who is described as having poor impulse control and causing problems for the group. Additionally, there are mentions of suspense and explosions, indicating action-oriented content.

  • Does Masterminds: Criminal Destiny have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The narrative includes suspenseful elements but does not indicate any themes that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Masterminds: Criminal Destiny have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies present in the narrative.

  • Does Masterminds: Criminal Destiny have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme in the book. The search results do not indicate any explicit discussions of racism or racial dynamics in the narrative.

  • Does Masterminds: Criminal Destiny have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results do not provide any evidence of strong language or swearing.

  • Does Masterminds: Criminal Destiny have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any discussions of environmental issues or activism within the narrative.

  • Does Masterminds: Criminal Destiny have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is referenced in the book. The search results focus on general reviews and do not indicate any sexual themes or situations.

  • Does Masterminds: Criminal Destiny have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While there are male and female characters, the narrative does not focus on gender dynamics or expectations.

  • Does Masterminds: Criminal Destiny have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book's narrative based on the search results. Most references are to general lists of books with LGBTQ+ characters and do not pertain to this specific book.