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Deenie — Content Guide for Parents

By Judy BlumeSimon and Schuster1973ISBN 9780689866104159 pages
Deenie

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Sexual identity
Gender roles

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Religious themes

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

About this book

"Deenie's mother wants her to be a model, with her face on magazine covers--maybe even in the movie--but Deenie wants to spend Saturdays with her friends Janet and Midge, tracking Harvey Grabowsky, the captain of the football team, around Woolworth's. She wants to be a cheerleader, too, and go to the seventh-grade mixer to hear Buddy Brader play his drums. Instead, Deenie is diagnosed with scoliosis. And that means body stockings to squeeze into, a roomful of strangers to face, and a terrifying brace that she'll need to wear for years that goes from her neck to her hips. Suddenly Deenie has to cope with a kind of specialness that's frightening--and might be hers forever."--Amazon.com.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Deenie appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is detected in the search results. The narrative focuses on Deenie's personal challenges rather than violent events. No scary content is indicated in the search results. The narrative primarily deals with Deenie's emotional and physical challenges.

  • Does Deenie have violence?

    No violence is detected in the search results. The narrative focuses on Deenie's personal challenges rather than violent events.

  • Does Deenie have scary content?

    No scary content is indicated in the search results. The narrative primarily deals with Deenie's emotional and physical challenges.

  • Does Deenie have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in 'Deenie'. The search results do not indicate any themes related to specific religions.

  • Does Deenie have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme in 'Deenie'. The narrative focuses on personal and social issues rather than racial dynamics.

  • Does Deenie have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the search results for 'Deenie'. The focus is on the themes of adolescence and personal development.

  • Does Deenie have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in 'Deenie'. The search results do not indicate any environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Deenie have sexual identity?

    'Deenie' includes discussions about female masturbation, which is a central theme in the book. The narrative addresses Deenie's exploration of her body and sexuality.

  • Does Deenie have gender roles?

    'Deenie' touches on themes related to gender roles, particularly regarding societal expectations of beauty and femininity. The narrative critiques superficial standards placed on young women.

  • Does Deenie have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'Deenie'. The focus is primarily on the protagonist's struggles with scoliosis and personal growth.