Angie Thomas: the Hate U Give and Concrete Rose 2-Book Box Set — 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
This hardcover box set of Angie Thomas's #1 New York Times bestsellers The Hate U Give and Concrete Rose makes a great holiday or graduation gift.
Two generations of the Carter family coming of age in the world of Garden Heights and defying expectations to forge their own paths.
The Hate U Give
William C. Morris Award Winner · National Book Award Longlist · Michael L. Printz Honor Book · Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book
"Absolutely riveting!" --Jason Reynolds
"Stunning." --John Green
"This story is necessary. This story is important."--Kirkus (starred review)
"Heartbreakingly topical."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer.
Concrete Rose
Angie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give in this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood.
If there's one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, it's that a real man takes care of his family. As the son of a former gang legend, Mav does that the only way he knows how: dealing for the King Lords. With this money he can help his mom, who works two jobs while his dad's in prison.
4 starred reviews * "A heartfelt exploration of Black manhood and the power of possibility." (People magazine)
Frequently asked questions
Is Angie Thomas: the Hate U Give and Concrete Rose 2-Book Box Set appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Both books depict violence, including the police shooting of an unarmed Black teen and other instances of gun violence. The descriptions include graphic elements such as blood and death. No scary content detected in search results.
Does Angie Thomas: the Hate U Give and Concrete Rose 2-Book Box Set have violence?
Both books depict violence, including the police shooting of an unarmed Black teen and other instances of gun violence. The descriptions include graphic elements such as blood and death.
Does Angie Thomas: the Hate U Give and Concrete Rose 2-Book Box Set have scary content?
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Does Angie Thomas: the Hate U Give and Concrete Rose 2-Book Box Set have religious themes?
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Does Angie Thomas: the Hate U Give and Concrete Rose 2-Book Box Set have racial/cultural content?
The narratives are centered around themes of race, particularly the police shooting of an unarmed Black teen, and they explore systemic racism, political activism, and the experiences of Black individuals in America.
Does Angie Thomas: the Hate U Give and Concrete Rose 2-Book Box Set have profanity?
The books include conversational swearing by both adults and teens, featuring words such as 's--t', 'f--k', and 'bitch'. This language is noted as a significant aspect of the dialogue.
Does Angie Thomas: the Hate U Give and Concrete Rose 2-Book Box Set have climate change?
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Does Angie Thomas: the Hate U Give and Concrete Rose 2-Book Box Set have sexual identity?
The books contain sexual content, including discussions of heavy petting, talk about sex and condoms, and portrayals of casual sex among teens, indicating a focus on teenage sexuality and responsibility.
Does Angie Thomas: the Hate U Give and Concrete Rose 2-Book Box Set have gender roles?
The books depict traditional gender roles, particularly in the context of family dynamics and responsibilities, as seen in the character of Maverick who must care for a child, reflecting traditional expectations of masculinity.
Does Angie Thomas: the Hate U Give and Concrete Rose 2-Book Box Set have lgbtq+ themes?
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