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Search for Senna — Content Guide for Parents

By Katherine ApplegateScholastic1999ISBN 9780590877435208 pages
Search for Senna

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

About this book

THERE IS A PLACE THAT SHOULDN'T EXIST.

BUT DOES.

AND THERE ARE CREATURES THAT SHOULDN'T EXIST.

BUT DO.

WELCOME TO A LAND WHERE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES ARE VERY REAL -- AND OFTEN DEADLY.

WELCOME TO EVERWORLD.

David's life was pretty normal. School. Friends. Girlfriend. Actually, Senna was probably the oddest aspect of his life. She was beautiful. Smart. But there was something very different about her. Something strange.

And on the day it began, everything happened so quickly. One moment, Senna was with him. The next, she was swallowed up by the earth. Her screams echoing from far, far away. David couldn't just let her go. Neither could the others. His friends -- and hers. So, they followed. And found themselves in a world they never could have imagined.

Now they have to find Senna and get home without losing their lives. Or their minds. Or both....

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Search for Senna appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains elements of violence as characters encounter fights and bloodshed in the fantastical setting of Everworld. The narrative includes descriptions of mayhem and peril, indicating a moderate level of violence. The book features elements that could be considered scary, including nightmarish creatures and a perilous setting that creates a sense of danger and suspense for the characters.

  • Does Search for Senna have violence?

    The book contains elements of violence as characters encounter fights and bloodshed in the fantastical setting of Everworld. The narrative includes descriptions of mayhem and peril, indicating a moderate level of violence.

  • Does Search for Senna have scary content?

    The book features elements that could be considered scary, including nightmarish creatures and a perilous setting that creates a sense of danger and suspense for the characters.

  • Does Search for Senna have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book 'Search for Senna'. The search results reference other topics and do not indicate any religious themes or practices within the narrative.

  • Does Search for Senna have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit themes of race or racism in 'Search for Senna'. The search results do not indicate any discussion of racial issues or representation within the book.

  • Does Search for Senna have profanity?

    The book includes some mild profanity, which is noted to be used tastefully to add realism and humor to the dialogue. However, it is not excessive.

  • Does Search for Senna have climate change?

    There are no climate themes or discussions in 'Search for Senna'. The search results do not reference environmental issues related to the book's content.

  • Does Search for Senna have sexual identity?

    There are no explicit sexual themes or content in 'Search for Senna'. The references to relationships are not sexual in nature and do not depict any sexual situations.

  • Does Search for Senna have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While the character Senna is described as beautiful and smart, the narrative does not focus on gender expectations or stereotypes.

  • Does Search for Senna have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book 'Search for Senna'. The search results do not provide any direct references to LGBTQ+ content within this specific book.