DeadEndia: the Broken Halo — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
"DeadEndia is immediately appealing with its colorful art, unique setting, and funny jokes, but I especially loved the complicated emotional arcs of the characters and the weird, spooky magic underlying everything!"
--Molly Knox Ostertag, creator of The Witch Boy
"Heart-warming, heartbreaking, heart-pounding, and heartfelt!"
--Marika McCoola, The New York Times bestselling author of Baba Yaga's Assistant
Norma Khan has been split in two . . . literally! Dead End, the haunted hotel attraction at Phoenix Parks, has been rebuilt following the epic destruction that occurred there when Norma and her friends Barney and Pugsley saved the world. Unfortunately, Norma can't keep herself together as a result. Not only is her friendship with Barney on the rocks, but she can't seem to keep her own ghost inside her body. When Norma feels like she's about to lose it all, her irksome friend and demon, Courtney, steps in to provide some unexpected support--though they are battling their own issues with identity and sense of belonging.
Meanwhile, Barney can't face going back to Phoenix Parks and is mourning the loss of his beloved friend Pugsley. When his boyfriend, Logan, urges him to get a job, an opportunity from the demon planes comes knocking, and soon Barney is climbing the ladder of success in the Demon Wrestling Federation. Barney's glory in the ring quickly comes crashing down when the friends discover they've stepped into an eons old battle between the demons and the angels. Can they keep their relationships and sense of self intact while doing battle with the forces of good AND evil?
Part workplace comedy, part supernatural horror adventure, with a splash of LGBTQ+ romance, The Broken Halo is perfect for fans of author Hamish Steele's TV series Dead End: Paranormal Park who are in search of more adventures, for graphic novel lovers who want more diversity in their reads, or for anyone who has finished The Watcher's Test and is ready for the next entry in the zany, creative, and laugh-out-loud funny world of DeadEndia.
Frequently asked questions
Is DeadEndia: the Broken Halo appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No explicit mention of violence in the search results related to the book's content. The book is characterized as part supernatural horror adventure, suggesting elements that may be spooky or frightening, appropriate for a younger audience.
Does DeadEndia: the Broken Halo have violence?
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Does DeadEndia: the Broken Halo have scary content?
The book is characterized as part supernatural horror adventure, suggesting elements that may be spooky or frightening, appropriate for a younger audience.
Does DeadEndia: the Broken Halo have religious themes?
The narrative includes a character named Badyah who squares her opposition to so-called angels with her Muslim faith, indicating a presence of religious themes in the story.
Does DeadEndia: the Broken Halo have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions about racism detected in the search results.
Does DeadEndia: the Broken Halo have profanity?
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Does DeadEndia: the Broken Halo have climate change?
No climate themes or discussions about environmental issues detected in the search results.
Does DeadEndia: the Broken Halo have sexual identity?
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Does DeadEndia: the Broken Halo have gender roles?
No specific gender roles or discussions about gender expectations detected in the search results.
Does DeadEndia: the Broken Halo have lgbtq+ themes?
The book is described as a quirky, heartfelt LGBTQ+ adventure comic, featuring a trans teen character named Barney. The narrative includes LGBTQ+ themes and relationships, normalizing these identities within the story.
