The Departure — Content Guide for Parents

Frequently asked questions

• Is The Departure appropriate for a 7-year-old?

  The narrative includes themes of conflict and fighting, as the protagonist Cassie expresses her fatigue with fighting and killing in the context of a war against alien invaders. This indicates a level of violence associated with the ongoing conflict in the story. There is no genuinely frightening content in 'The Departure.' The themes revolve around conflict and personal struggle rather than horror or terror.

• Does The Departure have violence?

  The narrative includes themes of conflict and fighting, as the protagonist Cassie expresses her fatigue with fighting and killing in the context of a war against alien invaders. This indicates a level of violence associated with the ongoing conflict in the story.

• Does The Departure have scary content?

  There is no genuinely frightening content in 'The Departure.' The themes revolve around conflict and personal struggle rather than horror or terror.

• Does The Departure have religious themes?

  No religious content is present in 'The Departure.' The search results reference other works by Katherine Applegate that touch on various themes but do not indicate any religious practices or beliefs in this book.

• Does The Departure have racial/cultural content?

  There are no explicit racial themes or discussions in 'The Departure.' The search results do not indicate any focus on race as a central theme in this book.

• Does The Departure have profanity?

  No profanity is mentioned in 'The Departure.' The search results reference profanity in unrelated media, but do not indicate its presence in this book.

• Does The Departure have climate change?

  There are no climate themes present in 'The Departure.' The search results reference other works by Katherine Applegate that may address environmental issues, but not this specific book.

• Does The Departure have sexual identity?

  There is no sexual content present in 'The Departure.' The search results reference sexual content in unrelated media and other works, but not in this specific book.

• Does The Departure have gender roles?

  The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features a female protagonist, the narrative does not focus on gender expectations or roles as a central theme.

• Does The Departure have lgbtq+ themes?

  No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the narrative of 'The Departure.' The search results primarily reference Katherine Applegate's broader works and her reputation as an ally, but do not provide evidence of LGBTQ+ content in this specific book.