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Waste of Space (Moon Base Alpha)

Stuart Gibbs · 2018

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Waste of Space (Moon Base Alpha) by Stuart Gibbs. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Products & advertising, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Products & advertising2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

General references to commercial interests related to the TV show premise.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Characters face the threat of death due to the environment, though no major deaths occur.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild insults and character name-calling.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Very minor, age-appropriate crushes.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Tense situations involving survival on a lunar base.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes light physical altercations and threats typical of a middle-grade mystery.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Dash shows bravery in investigating mysteries despite danger.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Encourages problem-solving and inventive thinking.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features an international group of characters on the base.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Touches upon science and physics concepts related to living in space.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show empathy and collaboration to survive.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on the importance of integrity, truth, and critical thinking.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates persistence, curiosity, and honesty.

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