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Behind You — Content Guide for Parents

By Jacqueline WoodsonBaker & Taylor, CATS2008-08-11ISBN 9781439516379118 pages
Behind You

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Religious themes

PRESENT

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

About this book

After fifteen-year-old Miah is mistakenly shot by police, the people who love him struggle to cope with their loss as they recall his life and death, unaware that Miah is watching over them.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Behind You appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The plot involves a young boy, Miah, who is mistakenly shot and killed by police, highlighting themes of violence and its impact on family and community. This is a central aspect of the narrative. No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does Behind You have violence?

    The plot involves a young boy, Miah, who is mistakenly shot and killed by police, highlighting themes of violence and its impact on family and community. This is a central aspect of the narrative.

  • Does Behind You have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does Behind You have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes detected in the search results related to the book's narrative.

  • Does Behind You have racial/cultural content?

    The book addresses themes of racial injustice, particularly in relation to police violence against Black individuals, as indicated by the context of Miah's death. However, the framing of these themes is not explicitly detailed in the search results.

  • Does Behind You have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results.

  • Does Behind You have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Behind You have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results.

  • Does Behind You have gender roles?

    No gender role themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Behind You have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book includes a queer perspective, as noted in a review that mentions a 'queer take' on the themes of grief and loss. However, the specifics of how LGBTQ+ themes are integrated into the narrative are not detailed in the search results.