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Absolutely Normal Chaos — Content Guide for Parents

By Sharon CreechScholasticISBN 9780439470148230 pages
Absolutely Normal Chaos

Found in this book

  • Scary contentBrief

Not found

  • Violence
  • Religion
  • Race & culture
  • Profanity
  • Climate
  • Sexual content
  • Gender roles
  • Gender & orientation

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Religion

PRESENT

Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Thirteen-year-old Mary Lou grows up considerably during the summer while learning about romance, homesickness, death, and her cousin's search for his biological father. Discussion questions follow text.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Absolutely Normal Chaos appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    Mary Lou gets spooked by a scary story at Carl Ray's house; the neighbor's sudden death in the hospital is also part of the story.

  • Does Absolutely Normal Chaos have violence?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Absolutely Normal Chaos have scary content?

    Found (Brief): Mary Lou gets spooked by a scary story at Carl Ray's house; the neighbor's sudden death in the hospital is also part of the story.

  • Does Absolutely Normal Chaos have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Absolutely Normal Chaos have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Absolutely Normal Chaos have profanity?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Absolutely Normal Chaos have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Absolutely Normal Chaos have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Absolutely Normal Chaos have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Absolutely Normal Chaos have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.