Squirm — Content Guide for Parents
Found in this book
- ViolenceSupporting
- Scary contentBrief
- Race & cultureBrief
- ProfanityBrief
- ClimateCentral
Not found
- Religion
- Sexual content
- Gender roles
- Gender & orientation
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Religion
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Some facts about Billy Dickens:
* He once saw a biker swerve across the road in order to run over a snake.
* Later, that motorcycle somehow ended up at the bottom of a canal.
* Billy isn't the type to let things go.
Some facts about Billy's family:
* They've lived in six different Florida towns because Billy's mom insists on getting a house near a bald eagle nest.
* Billy's dad left when he was four and is a total mystery.
* Billy has just found his dad's address--in Montana.
This summer, Billy will fly across the country, hike a mountain, float a river, dodge a grizzly bear, shoot down a spy drone, save a neighbor's cat, save an endangered panther, and then try to save his own father.
"A fun romp that will keep readers hooked." —The New York Times
Frequently asked questions
Is Squirm appropriate for a 7-year-old?
A trigger-happy poacher who kills endangered animals is the villain, and one reviewer mentions people being tased. Billy faces dangerous wildlife such as rattlesnakes and grizzly bears, plus a menacing drone and an angry poacher.
Does Squirm have violence?
Found (Supporting): A trigger-happy poacher who kills endangered animals is the villain, and one reviewer mentions people being tased.
Does Squirm have scary content?
Found (Brief): Billy faces dangerous wildlife such as rattlesnakes and grizzly bears, plus a menacing drone and an angry poacher.
Does Squirm have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Squirm have race & culture?
Found (Brief): Billy's stepmother and stepsister are members of the Crow Nation, and they give him a short lesson on relations between the U.S. and Native Nations.
Does Squirm have profanity?
Found (Brief): The parents' guide says strong language is infrequent, with a few name-calling words such as "jackass" and "smart-ass".
Does Squirm have climate?
Found (Central): The story centers on protecting endangered wildlife and the environment, with Billy and his father working to stop a poacher.
Does Squirm have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Squirm have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Squirm have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
