Them — Content Guide for Parents

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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Meanwhile, another group discovers the tower, only they don't want to explore. They want to capture -- using violence, if necessary. Soon, the Remnants are arguing over what to do, and that could be a major problem. Because a ship of people five hundred years away from home should not be a ship divided.
Frequently asked questions
Is Them appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book 'Them' is described as scary, intense, and frightening, indicating the presence of some level of violence or dark themes. However, specific details about violence are not provided in the search results. The book is characterized as scary and intense, suggesting that it contains elements that could be frightening for readers. Specific examples of scary content are not detailed in the search results.
Does Them have violence?
The book 'Them' is described as scary, intense, and frightening, indicating the presence of some level of violence or dark themes. However, specific details about violence are not provided in the search results.
Does Them have scary content?
The book is characterized as scary and intense, suggesting that it contains elements that could be frightening for readers. Specific examples of scary content are not detailed in the search results.
Does Them have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention other works by Katherine Applegate that touch on themes of bigotry and diversity but do not indicate any religious practices or beliefs in 'Them'.
Does Them have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes are present in 'Them'. The search results do not indicate any discussions of race or racism within the book's narrative.
Does Them have profanity?
No profanity is noted in the book 'Them'. The search results do not provide any evidence of strong language or swearing in the narrative.
Does Them have climate change?
No climate themes are present in 'Them'. The search results reference other works by Katherine Applegate that address environmental issues but do not indicate any climate-related content in this specific book.
Does Them have sexual identity?
No sexual content is mentioned in the book 'Them'. The search results reference other works by the author that may include themes of young love but do not indicate any sexual content in 'Them'.
Does Them have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The search results do not provide any evidence of gender role themes in 'Them'.
Does Them have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book 'Them' by Katherine Applegate. The search results reference other works by the author and discussions around LGBTQ+ topics but do not provide evidence of LGBTQ+ content in 'Them'.



