The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond — 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
The fourth book in the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print!
"Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid
It's the first winter after the monster apocalypse. For Jack and his buddies, that means sled catapults, epic snowball battles, and one monstrous Christmas celebration. But their winter wonderland turns dark when a villainess begins hunting them. And this villainess is different—she’s a human.
When the villainess steals Jack's prized monster-slaying tool, the Louisville Slicer, he vows to get it back. But it won’t be easy. Jack and his friends soon discover that the Louisville Slicer is the key to a dark plan that threatens the entire world—and beyond...
Told in a mixture of text and black-and-white illustration, this is the perfect series for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in their own comic book or video game.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book features violence typical of a monster/zombie apocalypse, including characters using weapons like swords to fight monsters, which may result in injuries such as oozing purple blood. However, the violence is described as not gratuitous or gory. The book includes elements that could be considered scary for younger readers, such as drooling monsters and a zombie apocalypse, but it is framed with humor and character development, making it more adventurous than terrifying.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond have violence?
The book features violence typical of a monster/zombie apocalypse, including characters using weapons like swords to fight monsters, which may result in injuries such as oozing purple blood. However, the violence is described as not gratuitous or gory.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond have scary content?
The book includes elements that could be considered scary for younger readers, such as drooling monsters and a zombie apocalypse, but it is framed with humor and character development, making it more adventurous than terrifying.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The narrative focuses on a post-apocalyptic adventure without references to religious practices or beliefs.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond have racial/cultural content?
The book features a racially diverse cast of characters, with illustrations suggesting different ethnic backgrounds, including a character implied to be Latina. However, race is not a central theme of the narrative.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond have profanity?
No profanity detected in the book. Descriptions indicate that the content is appropriate for children, with no mention of swearing or inappropriate language.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond have climate change?
No climate themes present in the book. The narrative does not address environmental issues or activism, focusing instead on a fictional monster apocalypse.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond have sexual identity?
No sexual content in the book. The narrative is focused on adventure and humor, without any references to sexual themes or situations.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond have gender roles?
While the book features a female character who is strong and capable, it does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The focus is on adventure and survival rather than on gender dynamics.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters explicitly mentioned in the book. Some sources indicate that there is no mention of LGBTQ+ content in the series, suggesting that it does not address these themes.
