The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King — 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 third 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
Jack’s friends make a startling discovery: they may not be the last kids on earth, after all. This is great news for everyone… except Jack. Once they’ve found other humans, his friends won’t stick around for long! Jack’s only hope for keeping things the way they are is to prove that everything here is perfect, life is crazy fun, and nothing else could be any better. After all, they live in a mind-clobberingly cool tree fort, speed through town playing real-life Mario Kart, have a crew of monster buddies, and battle zombies on the regular. That's as good as it gets!
One problem: it’s hard convincing his friends that everything is great when they’re being hunted by a monstrous Nightmare King and an ancient evil who won’t rest until Earth has been devoured. Crud! Maybe life after the monster apocalypse is more complicated than Jack thought…
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 Nightmare King appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book features violence as the kids fight against monsters and zombies using physical force and weapons like swords and spears. While the violence is described as not gratuitous or gory, it includes characters using swords to hurt monsters, which may involve some blood. The book contains elements that could be considered scary, such as a monstrous Nightmare King and the setting of a zombie apocalypse. These themes may be intense for younger readers, but the overall tone is described as humorous and adventurous.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King have violence?
The book features violence as the kids fight against monsters and zombies using physical force and weapons like swords and spears. While the violence is described as not gratuitous or gory, it includes characters using swords to hurt monsters, which may involve some blood.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King have scary content?
The book contains elements that could be considered scary, such as a monstrous Nightmare King and the setting of a zombie apocalypse. These themes may be intense for younger readers, but the overall tone is described as humorous and adventurous.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. Search results do not indicate any religious themes, practices, or beliefs present in the narrative.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate that race is a central theme or plot point.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The search results confirm that there is no swearing or inappropriate language used.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative centers around a monster apocalypse and does not address environmental issues or activism.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The search results indicate that there are no themes of sexual behavior or explicit references in the narrative.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King have gender roles?
The book features a mix of characters, including both male and female protagonists, but does not actively discuss, promote, or critique gender roles. The narrative focuses on adventure and survival rather than gender dynamics.
Does The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes explicitly present in the book. Although there are mentions of the author acknowledging the existence of gay kids in response to comments, there is no indication of LGBTQ+ representation in the narrative of this specific book.
