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Any Way the Wind Blows — Content Guide for Parents

By Rainbow RowellPan Macmillan2021-07-06ISBN 9781529039924579 pages
Any Way the Wind Blows

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

About this book

In Carry On, Simon Snow and his friends realized that everything they thought they understood about the world might be wrong. And in Wayward Son, they wondered whether everything they understood about themselves might be wrong.In Any Way the Wind Blows, Simon and Baz and Penelope and Agatha have to decide how to move forward.For Simon, that means deciding whether he still wants to be part of the World of Mages -- and if he doesn't, what does that mean for his relationship with Baz? Meanwhile Baz is bouncing between two family crises and not finding any time to talk to anyone about his newfound vampire knowledge. Penelope would love to help, but she's smuggled a cursed American Normal into London, and now she isn't sure what to do with him. And Agatha? Well, Agatha Wellbelove has had enough.Any Way the Wind Blows takes the gang back to England, back to Watford, and back to their families for their longest and most emotionally wrenching adventure yet.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Any Way the Wind Blows appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains mild violence within a fantasy context, including magical attacks and a vampire drinking the blood of small animals. There are also mentions of minor injuries. No scary content or themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Any Way the Wind Blows have violence?

    The book contains mild violence within a fantasy context, including magical attacks and a vampire drinking the blood of small animals. There are also mentions of minor injuries.

  • Does Any Way the Wind Blows have scary content?

    No scary content or themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Any Way the Wind Blows have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Any Way the Wind Blows have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme in the book, and while there are mentions of class clashes, they do not focus on racial issues.

  • Does Any Way the Wind Blows have profanity?

    The narrative includes strong language, with examples of crude terms used in sexual contexts, indicating a moderate level of profanity.

  • Does Any Way the Wind Blows have climate change?

    No climate-related themes or discussions detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Any Way the Wind Blows have sexual identity?

    The book includes explicit sexual content, with descriptions of sexual activities using crude language. It addresses themes of intimacy between characters, including kissing and sexual acts.

  • Does Any Way the Wind Blows have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles or themes related to traditional or modern gender expectations detected in the book's narrative.

  • Does Any Way the Wind Blows have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book features LGBTQ+ themes prominently, including a central same-sex relationship between the characters Simon and Baz. The narrative explores their intimacy and emotional connection, normalizing LGBTQ+ experiences.