Enough — 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
Life hasn't been easy for fifteen-year-old Lizzie Jackson since her father's sudden death four years ago.
Shortly after he died, her mother, Lydia, began dating and drinking herself into oblivion, leaving Lizzie to parent her younger brother, Charlie. Things go from bad to worse when Lydia marries Dean. To protect Charlie from Dean's rage, Lizzie makes herself the target of his abuse. But when Dean sexually assaults Lizzie, things change forever. Can she continue to ensure her brother's safety after she flees their home?
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read!
Frequently asked questions
Is Enough appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book 'Enough' includes a scene where the main character, Lizzy, experiences sexual assault, which is a significant plot point that influences her actions and decisions throughout the story. The book is described as full of drama, horror, and emotion, indicating that it contains elements that may be considered frightening or unsettling.
Does Enough have violence?
The book 'Enough' includes a scene where the main character, Lizzy, experiences sexual assault, which is a significant plot point that influences her actions and decisions throughout the story.
Does Enough have scary content?
The book is described as full of drama, horror, and emotion, indicating that it contains elements that may be considered frightening or unsettling.
Does Enough have religious themes?
No religious content or themes are detected in the search results for 'Enough'.
Does Enough have racial/cultural content?
No race-related themes or discussions are present in the search results for 'Enough'.
Does Enough have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the search results related to 'Enough'.
Does Enough have climate change?
No climate-related themes or discussions are present in the search results for 'Enough'.
Does Enough have sexual identity?
The narrative includes a depiction of sexual assault against the main character, Lizzy, which is a critical element of the story's conflict and character development.
Does Enough have gender roles?
No specific gender roles or themes related to gender expectations are mentioned in the search results for 'Enough'.
Does Enough have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results related to 'Enough' by Mary Jennifer Payne.
