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Fangirl, Vol. 1 The Manga — Content Guide for Parents

By Rainbow RowellVIZ Media LLC2020-10-13ISBN 9781974723256216 pages
Fangirl, Vol. 1 The Manga

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Profanity
Sexual identity
LGBTQ+ themes

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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

Cath doesn’t need friends IRL. She has her twin sister, Wren, and she’s a popular fanfic writer in the Simon Snow community with thousands of fans online. But now that she’s in college, Cath is completely outside of her comfort zone. There are suddenly all these new people in her life. She’s got a surly roommate with a charming boyfriend, a writing professor who thinks fanfiction is the end of the civilized world, a handsome new writing partner...

And she’s barely heard from Wren all semester!

-- VIZ Media

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Fangirl, Vol. 1 The Manga appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative focuses on personal and social challenges faced by the protagonist rather than physical conflict. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is focused on personal growth and social interactions rather than frightening themes or situations.

  • Does Fangirl, Vol. 1 The Manga have violence?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative focuses on personal and social challenges faced by the protagonist rather than physical conflict.

  • Does Fangirl, Vol. 1 The Manga have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is focused on personal growth and social interactions rather than frightening themes or situations.

  • Does Fangirl, Vol. 1 The Manga have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies present in the narrative.

  • Does Fangirl, Vol. 1 The Manga have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme or plot element in the book. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's personal experiences and relationships rather than racial issues.

  • Does Fangirl, Vol. 1 The Manga have profanity?

    The book contains some profanity, including words like 'f--k', 'bitch', and 'a--hole'. This language is used by characters in a college setting, reflecting their age and experiences.

  • Does Fangirl, Vol. 1 The Manga have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative centers on personal and social issues rather than environmental topics.

  • Does Fangirl, Vol. 1 The Manga have sexual identity?

    The story includes discussions of sexual relationships among college students, with references to drinking and parties. Characters discuss their experiences related to sexuality, which is appropriate for the college setting.

  • Does Fangirl, Vol. 1 The Manga have gender roles?

    While the story features a female protagonist navigating college life and relationships, it does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The focus is on her personal journey rather than on gender expectations.

  • Does Fangirl, Vol. 1 The Manga have lgbtq+ themes?

    The main protagonist, Cath, writes gay fanfiction about two male characters, which indicates LGBTQ+ themes within the narrative. The story explores her relationship with this aspect of her identity, contributing to her coming-of-age journey.