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Content levels
ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone
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Synopsis
While in the Australian desert, ant-sized Andrew, his cousin Judy, and Thudd the robot are carried away by a dust-devil and face many dangerous creatures, from a flock of wild parakeets to a Perenti lizard, as they try to make their way back to Uncle Al.
Is In the Desert appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 6 and up.
This educational adventure features ant-sized protagonists facing peril from desert wildlife (parakeets, lizards) in exciting but age-appropriate ways. Mild cartoon-style danger with no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal harm.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following tiny Andrew and his cousin as they face giant desert creatures and work together to survive and find their way home.
Tags
Science FictionEducational FictionChapter BookSeries Fiction