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The Tachyon Web

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Christopher Pike · 1986

Is The Tachyon Web appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Tachyon Web by Christopher Pike. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Death of a character; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 3/5 · Death of a character 2/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5
Recommendation2.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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What parents should know

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 3/5
Recommendation 2.8/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Includes plot-relevant deaths that occur off-page or are discussed as part of the mystery.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Any injuries are described in a non-graphic, clinical, or brief manner.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity consistent with contemporary young adult fiction.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Features typical teenage romantic subplots which are not the primary focus.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

General sense of dread and suspenseful pacing common in thriller novels.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild flirtation or romantic interest, with no explicit sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Rare or incidental references; not central to the story.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes tense chase sequences and threats of harm, but no extreme or graphic violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists frequently choose to act despite being afraid to uncover the truth.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Engaging, inventive science fiction concepts that encourage speculative thinking.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The story appears to offer limited representation across backgrounds or identities; evidence is limited and based on general knowledge.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The science-fiction premise may spark curiosity about technology, but teaching real-world knowledge is not the book’s main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Friends support one another through dangerous circumstances.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of personal agency, truth, and moral integrity.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters exhibit resilience and bravery, though they also make flawed decisions.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The Tachyon Web would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Tachyon Web, and what caused that change?
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