Two Degrees — 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 instant #1 New York Times bestseller!
#1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz (Refugee; Ground Zero) is back, tackling the urgent topic of climate change in this breathtaking, action-packed novel that will keep readers turning pages while making their own plans to better the world.
Fire. Ice. Flood. Three climate disasters.
Four kids fighting for their lives.
Akira is riding her horse in the California woods when a wildfire sparks--and grows scarily fast. How can she make it to safety when there are flames everywhere?
Owen and his best friend, George, are used to seeing polar bears on the snowy Canadian tundra. But when one bear gets way too close for comfort, do the boys have any chance of surviving?
Natalie hunkers down at home as a massive hurricane barrels toward Miami. When the floodwaters crash into her house, Natalie is dragged out into the storm--with nowhere to hide.
Akira, Owen, George, and Natalie are all swept up in the devastating effects of climate change. They are also connected in ways that will shock them--and could alter their destinies forever.
Bestselling author Alan Gratz is at the top of his game, shining a light on our increasingly urgent climate crisis while spinning an action-packed story that will keep readers hooked--and inspire them to take action.
Frequently asked questions
Is Two Degrees appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains moderate violence, including perilous situations where characters come close to dying, descriptions of people burned to death in cars, and dead bodies in floodwaters. Additionally, there are brief descriptions of attacks by polar bears, including blood and injury. The book contains frightening elements related to climate change disasters, including intense and life-threatening situations that could be scary for younger readers. The narrative involves characters facing extreme natural disasters, which may invoke fear.
Does Two Degrees have violence?
The book contains moderate violence, including perilous situations where characters come close to dying, descriptions of people burned to death in cars, and dead bodies in floodwaters. Additionally, there are brief descriptions of attacks by polar bears, including blood and injury.
Does Two Degrees have scary content?
The book contains frightening elements related to climate change disasters, including intense and life-threatening situations that could be scary for younger readers. The narrative involves characters facing extreme natural disasters, which may invoke fear.
Does Two Degrees have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results focus on the author's themes and messages rather than any specific religious practices or beliefs.
Does Two Degrees have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions about race are present in the book. The search results reference books about racism and social justice but do not indicate that these themes are central to 'Two Degrees'.
Does Two Degrees have profanity?
The book includes mild language, with some characters substituting swear words with regular words. However, there is no indication of strong profanity.
Does Two Degrees have climate change?
The book explicitly addresses climate change as a central theme, using the experiences of four teen characters to illustrate the dangers and inspire action. It tackles the urgent topic of climate-induced disasters and their impact on young people's lives.
Does Two Degrees have sexual identity?
No sexual content is mentioned in the book. The search results do not indicate any themes or scenes related to sexual content.
Does Two Degrees have gender roles?
The book features diverse teen characters but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The focus is on survival and climate change rather than gender dynamics.
Does Two Degrees have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters explicitly mentioned in the book. Search results reference LGBTQ+ representation in general but do not provide specific content from 'Two Degrees'.
