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Crow Call — Content Guide for Parents

By Lois LowryScholastic Inc.2009ISBN 978054503035932 pages
Crow Call

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

About this book

Lowry makes her picture book debut with a powerful story drawn from her own childhood. Dad has been away fighting in Word War II for longer than Liz can remember, and now they begin their journey of reconnection through a hunting shirt, tender conversation, and the crow call. Illustrations.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Crow Call appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book does not depict violence. It tells the story of a father and daughter reconnecting after the father's return from World War II, focusing on their relationship rather than violent themes. Any mention of the father's past experiences in the war does not translate into violence in the narrative. The book does not contain any genuinely frightening content. It is a tender story about reconnection and does not include themes that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Crow Call have violence?

    The book does not depict violence. It tells the story of a father and daughter reconnecting after the father's return from World War II, focusing on their relationship rather than violent themes. Any mention of the father's past experiences in the war does not translate into violence in the narrative.

  • Does Crow Call have scary content?

    The book does not contain any genuinely frightening content. It is a tender story about reconnection and does not include themes that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Crow Call have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention the author's background and other works but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in 'Crow Call'.

  • Does Crow Call have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme in the book. The narrative focuses on the personal relationship between a father and daughter in a post-WWII context, without addressing racial issues.

  • Does Crow Call have profanity?

    No profanity is found in the book. The language used is appropriate for children and focuses on themes of family and connection.

  • Does Crow Call have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative is focused on personal relationships and does not address environmental issues.

  • Does Crow Call have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative centers on familial relationships and the emotional journey of a daughter reconnecting with her father after a long absence.

  • Does Crow Call have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It tells a personal story about a father and daughter, without promoting traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Crow Call have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results focus on unrelated LGBTQ+ resources and do not reference any content from 'Crow Call'.

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