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Broken Hearts — Content Guide for Parents

By R.L. StineSimon Pulse2011-08-02ISBN 9781442442733224 pages
Broken Hearts

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

About this book

There’s someone out there, someone who kills on Valentine’s Day. Josie and Melissa are scared, especially when they receive threatening valentines. Then the murders begin. Who is sending these horrible valentines to the girls of Shadyside High? And who will be the next to die?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Broken Hearts appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains significant violence, including murders and threats. The narrative involves a killer targeting characters on Valentine's Day, leading to a suspenseful atmosphere filled with fear and danger. Specific instances of violence include characters receiving threatening valentines and the implication of murder. The book features elements that are intended to be scary, including a suspenseful plot centered around a killer and the fear experienced by the characters. The atmosphere is designed to evoke tension and fright, particularly around the theme of Valentine's Day murders.

  • Does Broken Hearts have violence?

    The book contains significant violence, including murders and threats. The narrative involves a killer targeting characters on Valentine's Day, leading to a suspenseful atmosphere filled with fear and danger. Specific instances of violence include characters receiving threatening valentines and the implication of murder.

  • Does Broken Hearts have scary content?

    The book features elements that are intended to be scary, including a suspenseful plot centered around a killer and the fear experienced by the characters. The atmosphere is designed to evoke tension and fright, particularly around the theme of Valentine's Day murders.

  • Does Broken Hearts have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book 'Broken Hearts'. The search results reference various unrelated topics and do not indicate any religious themes or practices within the book.

  • Does Broken Hearts have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit themes of race or racism in 'Broken Hearts'. The search results do not indicate any racial discussions or elements within the narrative.

  • Does Broken Hearts have profanity?

    No profanity is present in 'Broken Hearts'. The search results discuss profanity in unrelated works but do not indicate any use of strong language in this book.

  • Does Broken Hearts have climate change?

    There are no climate themes or discussions in 'Broken Hearts'. The search results reference unrelated environmental topics that do not pertain to the book's content.

  • Does Broken Hearts have sexual identity?

    There are no explicit sexual themes or content in 'Broken Hearts'. The search results mention other works with sexual content but do not provide evidence of such themes in this specific book.

  • Does Broken Hearts have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features female characters, it does not promote or challenge traditional gender expectations. The narrative focuses on horror and suspense rather than gender dynamics.

  • Does Broken Hearts have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book 'Broken Hearts' by R.L. Stine. The search results primarily reference unrelated media and do not provide evidence of LGBTQ+ content in the book itself.