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Coming on Home Soon — Content Guide for Parents

By Jacqueline WoodsonScholastic Incorporated2005ISBN 978043980810130 pages
Coming on Home Soon

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

About this book

After Mama takes a job in Chicago during World War II, Ada Ruth stays with Grandma but misses her mother who loves her more than rain and snow.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Coming on Home Soon appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The story focuses on the emotional experience of Ada Ruth as her mother leaves for work during wartime, without any physical violence or harm occurring. No scary content is present in the book. The story is a gentle exploration of a child's feelings of missing her mother, suitable for young readers.

  • Does Coming on Home Soon have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The story focuses on the emotional experience of Ada Ruth as her mother leaves for work during wartime, without any physical violence or harm occurring.

  • Does Coming on Home Soon have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story is a gentle exploration of a child's feelings of missing her mother, suitable for young readers.

  • Does Coming on Home Soon have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference Jacqueline Woodson's background and other works that may touch on religious themes, but 'Coming on Home Soon' does not include any religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Coming on Home Soon have racial/cultural content?

    The book addresses themes of race by highlighting the experiences of African American women during World War II, particularly focusing on Ada Ruth's mother who is a colored woman seeking work. This context is significant in understanding the historical and social dynamics of the time.

  • Does Coming on Home Soon have profanity?

    No profanity is found in the book. The language used is appropriate for children and does not include any curse words or strong language.

  • Does Coming on Home Soon have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative focuses on personal and historical themes related to war and family rather than environmental issues.

  • Does Coming on Home Soon have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative centers around themes of separation and longing due to a mother's absence during World War II, without addressing sexuality.

  • Does Coming on Home Soon have gender roles?

    The book explores traditional gender roles, particularly how women took on jobs during wartime while men were fighting. It presents a narrative that emphasizes the importance of women's contributions during this period, challenging traditional expectations.

  • Does Coming on Home Soon have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the narrative of 'Coming on Home Soon.' The search results reference other works by Jacqueline Woodson that may include LGBTQ+ content, but do not indicate that this specific book addresses such themes.