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The Discovery — Content Guide for Parents

By Katherine ApplegateScholastic1998ISBN 9780590496377153 pages
The Discovery

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Religious themes

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

About this book

When he stumbles on the blue box used to create the Animorphs--the shape-shifting animal-humans--David determines to become the most powerful Animorph of all, before Marco can catch him and turn him over to the Yeerks.

Frequently asked questions

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

    'The Discovery' includes scenes of violence, such as characters being involved in a fight and the presence of a gun. The narrative involves intense situations typical of the Animorphs series, where characters face threats and danger. No genuinely frightening content is present in 'The Discovery'. While the book may contain intense moments typical of the series, it does not feature themes that would cause fear or distress in young readers.

  • Does The Discovery have violence?

    'The Discovery' includes scenes of violence, such as characters being involved in a fight and the presence of a gun. The narrative involves intense situations typical of the Animorphs series, where characters face threats and danger.

  • Does The Discovery have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content is present in 'The Discovery'. While the book may contain intense moments typical of the series, it does not feature themes that would cause fear or distress in young readers.

  • Does The Discovery have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in 'The Discovery'. The search results reference other works by Katherine Applegate but do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies in this specific book.

  • Does The Discovery have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in 'The Discovery'. The search results do not indicate that race is a central theme or plot point in this book.

  • Does The Discovery have profanity?

    No profanity is present in 'The Discovery'. The search results do not mention any use of strong language or swearing in this book.

  • Does The Discovery have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in 'The Discovery'. The search results do not indicate any environmental messages or activism within the book's narrative.

  • Does The Discovery have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in 'The Discovery'. The search results do not indicate any sexual themes or references within the book.

  • Does The Discovery have gender roles?

    No specific discussions or critiques of gender roles are present in 'The Discovery'. The narrative focuses on adventure and character development without addressing gender expectations.

  • Does The Discovery have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in 'The Discovery' by Katherine Applegate. The search results primarily focus on general discussions about LGBTQ+ characters in other media and do not provide specific content related to this book.