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The Solution — Content Guide for Parents

By Katherine ApplegateScholastic1998ISBN 9780590636711152 pages
The Solution

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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

David, the newest Animorph, is not what he appears. His need to control the other Animorphs and Ax is all he thinks about. And the things he does are starting to break up the group.

Frequently asked questions

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

    'The Solution' contains explicit violence, including descriptions of blood and injury, as characters face threats from enemies. The narrative discusses visceral fights and the consequences of conflict, indicating a level of violence that may be intense for younger readers. 'The Solution' includes elements that could be considered scary, such as intense battles and the threat of danger faced by the characters. The narrative's depiction of violence and conflict may evoke fear or distress in younger readers.

  • Does The Solution have violence?

    'The Solution' contains explicit violence, including descriptions of blood and injury, as characters face threats from enemies. The narrative discusses visceral fights and the consequences of conflict, indicating a level of violence that may be intense for younger readers.

  • Does The Solution have scary content?

    'The Solution' includes elements that could be considered scary, such as intense battles and the threat of danger faced by the characters. The narrative's depiction of violence and conflict may evoke fear or distress in younger readers.

  • Does The Solution have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in 'The Solution'. The search results include references to other works and discussions about the author's background, but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in the book itself.

  • Does The Solution have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in 'The Solution'. The search results reference other works by the author that may touch on diverse characters, but do not indicate that race is a central theme in this specific book.

  • Does The Solution have profanity?

    No profanity is present in 'The Solution'. The search results reference other works and discussions but do not provide any evidence of swearing or inappropriate language in this specific book.

  • Does The Solution have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in 'The Solution'. The search results reference other works by the author that may address environmental issues, but do not indicate any climate-related content in this specific book.

  • Does The Solution have sexual identity?

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

  • Does The Solution have gender roles?

    No discussions or critiques of gender roles are present in 'The Solution'. The search results mention other works by the author but do not provide evidence of gender role themes in this specific book.

  • Does The Solution have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in 'The Solution' by Katherine Applegate. The search results reference other works by the author and general discussions about LGBTQ+ topics, but do not provide evidence of LGBTQ+ content in this specific book.