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Almost Midnight Two Festive Short Stories — Content Guide for Parents

By Rainbow RowellMacmillan Children's Books2017ISBN 9781509869947126 pages
Almost Midnight Two Festive Short Stories

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

About this book

Almost Midnight by Rainbow Rowell is a beautiful gift edition containing two wintery short stories, decorated throughout for the first time with gorgeous black and white illustrations by Simini Blocker. Midnights is the story of Noel and Mags, who meet at the same New Year's Eve party every year and fall a little more in love each time . . . Kindred Spirits is about Elena, who decides to queue to see the new Star Wars movie and meets Gabe, a fellow fan. Midnights was previously published as part of the My True Love Gave to Me anthology, edited by Stephanie Perkins and Kindred Spirits was previously published as a World Book Day title.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Almost Midnight Two Festive Short Stories appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the book. The content described in the search results pertains to unrelated reviews and does not reflect the narrative of 'Almost Midnight'. No scary content in the book. The stories are described as lighthearted and festive, suitable for a general audience.

  • Does Almost Midnight Two Festive Short Stories have violence?

    No violence detected in the book. The content described in the search results pertains to unrelated reviews and does not reflect the narrative of 'Almost Midnight'.

  • Does Almost Midnight Two Festive Short Stories have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The stories are described as lighthearted and festive, suitable for a general audience.

  • Does Almost Midnight Two Festive Short Stories have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies present in the narrative.

  • Does Almost Midnight Two Festive Short Stories have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book narrative. The focus is on the characters' relationships rather than race or racial issues.

  • Does Almost Midnight Two Festive Short Stories have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the book. The search results reference other works that contain profanity but do not indicate any in 'Almost Midnight'.

  • Does Almost Midnight Two Festive Short Stories have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the book. The content is centered around festive stories rather than environmental issues.

  • Does Almost Midnight Two Festive Short Stories have sexual identity?

    No explicit sexual content in the book. The narrative focuses on the romantic relationship between characters without detailing sexual activity.

  • Does Almost Midnight Two Festive Short Stories have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative centers on personal relationships without a focus on traditional or modern gender expectations.

  • Does Almost Midnight Two Festive Short Stories have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book 'Almost Midnight: Two Festive Short Stories' by Rainbow Rowell features LGBTQ+ characters, particularly in the story 'Midnights', which follows the romantic relationship between Noel and Mags. This narrative explores themes of love and identity within a festive context.