Masterminds: Payback — 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
The thrilling finale to the New York Times bestselling Masterminds trilogy from middle grade star author Gordon Korman. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things and James Patterson!
After a serious betrayal from one of their former friends, the clones of Project Osiris are on the run again. Now separated into pairs, Eli and Tori and Amber and Malik are fighting to survive in the real world.
Amber and Malik track down the one person they think can help them prove the existence of Project Osiris, notorious mob boss Gus Alabaster, also known as Malik’s DNA donor. But as Malik gets pulled into the criminal world—tantalized by hints of a real family—his actions put him and Amber into greater danger.
Eli and Tori get sucked into even bigger conspiracies as they hunt down Project Osiris’s most closely guarded secrets—who does Eli’s DNA come from?
With a surprising new ally and another cross-country adventure, the four will have to work together to overcome the worst parts of themselves if they are going to end Project Osiris once and for all.
Frequently asked questions
Is Masterminds: Payback appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains elements of violence, including a description of a character with a bloody gash behind their ear. The narrative includes slapstick elements, suspense, and explosions, indicating a level of action and conflict. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. While there are suspenseful elements, they are not described as scary or likely to cause fear.
Does Masterminds: Payback have violence?
The book contains elements of violence, including a description of a character with a bloody gash behind their ear. The narrative includes slapstick elements, suspense, and explosions, indicating a level of action and conflict.
Does Masterminds: Payback have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. While there are suspenseful elements, they are not described as scary or likely to cause fear.
Does Masterminds: Payback have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. While one source mentions the author's consideration of a character's possible Protestant background, this is not explicitly discussed in the narrative.
Does Masterminds: Payback have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any discussions of race or racism as a central theme.
Does Masterminds: Payback have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the book content or reviews. The search results do not indicate any use of strong language.
Does Masterminds: Payback have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any discussions or narratives related to environmental issues.
Does Masterminds: Payback have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any themes or scenes related to sexual content.
Does Masterminds: Payback have gender roles?
The narrative explores themes related to nature versus nurture, questioning whether genetics or family influences shape identity. This suggests a discussion around gender roles and identity, though it is not explicitly framed as such.
Does Masterminds: Payback have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are mentioned in the book content or reviews. The search results focus on general reviews and descriptions of the book without any reference to LGBTQ+ representation or themes.
