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Definitions of Indefinable Things — Content Guide for Parents

By Whitney TaylorHarperCollins PublishersISBN 9781328498014336 pages
Definitions of Indefinable Things

Found in this book

  • ViolenceBrief
  • ReligionSupportingChristian
  • ProfanitySupporting
  • Sexual contentBrief
  • Gender & orientationBrief

Not found

  • Scary content
  • Race & culture
  • Climate
  • Gender roles

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Religion

PRESENT

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

About this book

Reggie isn't really a romantic: she's been hurt too often, and doesn't let people in as a rule. Plus, when you're dealing with the Three Stages of Depression, it's hard to feel warm and fuzzy. When Reggie meets Snake, though, he doesn't give her much of a choice. Snake has a neck tattoo, a Twizzler habit, and a fair share of arrogance, but he's funny, charming, and interested in Reggie.



Snake also has an ex-girlfriend who's seven months pregnant. Good thing Reggie isn't a romantic.



Definitions of Indefinable Things follows three teens as they struggle to comprehend love, friendship, and depression--and realize one definition doesn't always cover it.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Definitions of Indefinable Things appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    Suicide is talked about, and a car crash with casualties is mentioned; one parents' review says there is no violent content. Reggie's mother is a devoted Christian who hopes prayer will heal Reggie's depression, while Reggie prays in a few desperate moments and often argues with her mother's beliefs.

  • Does Definitions of Indefinable Things have violence?

    Found (Brief): Suicide is talked about, and a car crash with casualties is mentioned; one parents' review says there is no violent content.

  • Does Definitions of Indefinable Things have scary content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Definitions of Indefinable Things have religion?

    Found (Supporting, Christian): Reggie's mother is a devoted Christian who hopes prayer will heal Reggie's depression, while Reggie prays in a few desperate moments and often argues with her mother's beliefs.

  • Does Definitions of Indefinable Things have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Definitions of Indefinable Things have profanity?

    Found (Supporting): Reviewers describe strong swearing used moderately often, including F-word forms.

  • Does Definitions of Indefinable Things have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Definitions of Indefinable Things have sexual content?

    Found (Brief): The story includes teens making out, references to sex, a one-night encounter that led to a teen pregnancy, and a crude joke.

  • Does Definitions of Indefinable Things have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Definitions of Indefinable Things have gender & orientation?

    Found (Brief): Snake has two moms, who appear in a scene at their cottage; the story does not focus on it.