Space Case — 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
Like his fellow lunarnauts—otherwise known as Moonies—living on Moon Base Alpha, twelve-year-old Dashiell Gibson is famous the world over for being one of the first humans to live on the moon.
And he’s bored out of his mind. Kids aren’t allowed on the lunar surface, meaning they’re trapped inside the tiny moon base with next to nothing to occupy their time—and the only other kid Dash’s age spends all his time hooked into virtual reality games.
Then Moon Base Alpha’s top scientist turns up dead. Dash senses there’s foul play afoot, but no one believes him. Everyone agrees Dr. Holtz went onto the lunar surface without his helmet properly affixed, simple as that. But Dr. Holtz was on the verge of an important new discovery, Dash finds out, and it’s a secret that could change everything for the Moonies—a secret someone just might kill to keep...
Frequently asked questions
Is Space Case appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes scenes of physical conflict, such as two teens colliding in low gravity resulting in a bloody nose and a fat lip. There is also a brief choking scene, but the character survives. These elements indicate moderate violence within the context of the story. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The themes revolve around a murder mystery set in a humorous context, which does not evoke fear or distress.
Does Space Case have violence?
The book includes scenes of physical conflict, such as two teens colliding in low gravity resulting in a bloody nose and a fat lip. There is also a brief choking scene, but the character survives. These elements indicate moderate violence within the context of the story.
Does Space Case have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The themes revolve around a murder mystery set in a humorous context, which does not evoke fear or distress.
Does Space Case have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or themes within the narrative of 'Space Case'.
Does Space Case have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme or plot element in the book. While there may be diverse characters, the narrative does not focus on racial issues or themes.
Does Space Case have profanity?
No profanity is reported in the book. The narrative includes humor typical for middle-grade readers, but nothing explicit or disturbing is mentioned.
Does Space Case have climate change?
The portrayal of the lunar colony addresses contemporary issues such as climate change and emphasizes the importance of science and technology in addressing human challenges, motivating readers to think about the future.
Does Space Case have sexual identity?
There is a very minor and brief suggestive moment where a teen boy perceives a female computer voice as sexy while on the toilet. This is not explicit sexual content but does indicate some suggestiveness.
Does Space Case have gender roles?
The book portrays a variety of characters, including girl hackers and racially diverse scientists, suggesting a positive representation of gender equality and talent among both genders. This is done in a natural manner, indicating a modern feminist approach.
Does Space Case have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book. While some reviews mention diverse representation, they do not indicate any LGBTQ+ characters or themes in the narrative of 'Space Case'.
