Exit, Pursued by a Bear — 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
Hermione Winters is captain of her cheerleading team, and in tiny Palermo Heights, this doesn’t mean what you think it means. At PHHS, the cheerleaders don't cheer for the sports teams; they are the sports team—the pride and joy of a small town. The team's summer training camp is Hermione's last and marks the beginning of the end of…she’s not sure what. She does know this season could make her a legend. But during a camp party, someone slips something in her drink. And it all goes black.
In every class, there's a star cheerleader and a pariah pregnant girl. They're never supposed to be the same person. Hermione struggles to regain the control she's always had and faces a wrenching decision about how to move on. The rape wasn't the beginning of Hermione Winter's story and she's not going to let it be the end. She won’t be anyone’s cautionary tale.
"This story of a cheerleader rising up after a traumatic event will give you Veronica Mars-level feels that will stay with you long after you finish."—Seventeen Magazine
Frequently asked questions
Is Exit, Pursued by a Bear appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book addresses the topic of sexual violence, specifically detailing the experience of a cheerleader who is drugged and raped at cheer camp. The narrative confronts the repercussions of rape culture and victim-blaming. There are no elements described in the search results that would classify the content as scary. The focus is on personal trauma rather than horror or fear-inducing elements.
Does Exit, Pursued by a Bear have violence?
The book addresses the topic of sexual violence, specifically detailing the experience of a cheerleader who is drugged and raped at cheer camp. The narrative confronts the repercussions of rape culture and victim-blaming.
Does Exit, Pursued by a Bear have scary content?
There are no elements described in the search results that would classify the content as scary. The focus is on personal trauma rather than horror or fear-inducing elements.
Does Exit, Pursued by a Bear have religious themes?
No religious content or themes are detected in the narrative of 'Exit, Pursued by a Bear'. The search results do not mention any religious practices or beliefs.
Does Exit, Pursued by a Bear have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme in 'Exit, Pursued by a Bear'. The narrative primarily focuses on the personal experiences of the protagonist related to sexual assault.
Does Exit, Pursued by a Bear have profanity?
No instances of profanity are mentioned in the search results for 'Exit, Pursued by a Bear'. The focus is on the narrative of trauma rather than language.
Does Exit, Pursued by a Bear have climate change?
No climate themes or discussions are present in the narrative of 'Exit, Pursued by a Bear'. The search results do not indicate any environmental content.
Does Exit, Pursued by a Bear have sexual identity?
The story revolves around a senior cheerleader dealing with the aftermath of sexual assault, including themes of trauma and recovery. It explicitly discusses the impact of being sexually assaulted.
Does Exit, Pursued by a Bear have gender roles?
The book features a female protagonist who is a cheerleader, and it addresses themes of female empowerment and the challenges women face in the context of sexual violence. However, the framing of gender roles is not extensively detailed in the search results.
Does Exit, Pursued by a Bear have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the search results for 'Exit, Pursued by a Bear'. The focus is primarily on the aftermath of sexual assault and personal trauma.
