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Ocean City — Content Guide for Parents

By Katherine ApplegateCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform2016-11-18ISBN 9781534700727250 pages
Ocean City

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

About this book

Recent high school grad Kate Quinn had the perfect summer planned-a prestigious internship at the Safe Seas Marine Conservation complete with prime beachside accommodations. It seemed the perfect setting to clear her head and prepare for the future while letting go of her past. But when her best friend Chelsea joins her at the last minute, Kate's plans for a quiet summer go right out the window.

First she loses her prized dorm room and she and Chelsea are forced to sink their life savings into a five-bedroom rental. As if finding three roommates wasn't hard enough, it turns out the tenant in the adjoining boat house just happens to be Justin Garret, the sexy lifeguard from last summer-the very person Kate's been trying so hard to forget.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Ocean City appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in 'Ocean City'. The search results focus on the series and its publication details, with no mention of violent content in the narrative. No scary content is present in 'Ocean City'. The narrative focuses on the experiences of young characters during their summer, which does not involve frightening themes.

  • Does Ocean City have violence?

    No violence is depicted in 'Ocean City'. The search results focus on the series and its publication details, with no mention of violent content in the narrative.

  • Does Ocean City have scary content?

    No scary content is present in 'Ocean City'. The narrative focuses on the experiences of young characters during their summer, which does not involve frightening themes.

  • Does Ocean City have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book 'Ocean City'. The search results include references to the author's other works and personal background, which are not relevant to the book's narrative.

  • Does Ocean City have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in 'Ocean City'. The search results do not indicate that race is a central theme in the book.

  • Does Ocean City have profanity?

    No profanity is reported in the book 'Ocean City'. The search results do not indicate the presence of any strong language within the narrative.

  • Does Ocean City have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in 'Ocean City'. The search results reference other works by the author that address environmental issues, but these do not pertain to this specific book.

  • Does Ocean City have sexual identity?

    The book includes themes of premarital sex and sexual advances, as noted in reviews. It also promotes safe sex for characters who engage in premarital relationships, indicating a discussion of sexual themes within the story.

  • Does Ocean City have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features young characters navigating relationships, it does not promote or challenge traditional gender expectations in its narrative.

  • Does Ocean City have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book 'Ocean City' itself. The search results primarily reference the author's background and other works, which do not pertain to this specific book.