Almost Midnight: Two Short Stories by Rainbow Rowell — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains 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: 'Midnights' (previously published as part of the My True Love Gave to Me anthology, edited by Stephanie Perkins) and 'Kindred Spirits' (previously published as a World Book Day title), decorated throughout for the first time with gorgeous black and white illustrations.
'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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Almost Midnight: Two Short Stories by Rainbow Rowell appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence detected in the book. The stories focus on romantic themes and personal relationships, with no instances of physical violence or harm between characters. No scary content in the book. The stories are described as cute and heartwarming, suitable for a festive reading experience without any frightening elements.
Does Almost Midnight: Two Short Stories by Rainbow Rowell have violence?
No violence detected in the book. The stories focus on romantic themes and personal relationships, with no instances of physical violence or harm between characters.
Does Almost Midnight: Two Short Stories by Rainbow Rowell have scary content?
No scary content in the book. The stories are described as cute and heartwarming, suitable for a festive reading experience without any frightening elements.
Does Almost Midnight: Two Short Stories by Rainbow Rowell 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 Short Stories by Rainbow Rowell have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes in the book narrative. The focus is on personal relationships and romantic development rather than race or racial issues.
Does Almost Midnight: Two Short Stories by Rainbow Rowell have profanity?
No profanity detected in the book. The language used is appropriate for a young audience, focusing on light-hearted and festive themes.
Does Almost Midnight: Two Short Stories by Rainbow Rowell have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the book. The stories are centered around personal relationships and holiday festivities, with no mention of environmental issues.
Does Almost Midnight: Two Short Stories by Rainbow Rowell have sexual identity?
No explicit sexual content in the book. The narrative includes romantic elements but does not delve into sexual themes or situations.
Does Almost Midnight: Two Short Stories by Rainbow Rowell have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features characters in romantic situations but does not promote traditional or modern gender roles as a central theme.
Does Almost Midnight: Two Short Stories by Rainbow Rowell have lgbtq+ themes?
The book 'Almost Midnight' by Rainbow Rowell contains LGBTQ+ themes, particularly in the story 'Midnights,' which features characters Noel and Mags who develop a romantic relationship. This representation of queer youth is a significant aspect of the narrative.
