Five Feet Apart — 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
Goodreads Choice Winner, Best Young Adult Fiction of 2019
In this #1 New York Times bestselling novel that’s perfect for fans of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars, two teens fall in love with just one minor complication—they can’t get within a few feet of each other without risking their lives.
Can you love someone you can never touch?
Stella Grant likes to be in control—even though her totally out of control lungs have sent her in and out of the hospital most of her life. At this point, what Stella needs to control most is keeping herself away from anyone or anything that might pass along an infection and jeopardize the possibility of a lung transplant. Six feet apart. No exceptions.
The only thing Will Newman wants to be in control of is getting out of this hospital. He couldn’t care less about his treatments, or a fancy new clinical drug trial. Soon, he’ll turn eighteen and then he’ll be able to unplug all these machines and actually go see the world, not just its hospitals.
Will’s exactly what Stella needs to stay away from. If he so much as breathes on Stella, she could lose her spot on the transplant list. Either one of them could die. The only way to stay alive is to stay apart. But suddenly six feet doesn’t feel like safety. It feels like punishment.
What if they could steal back just a little bit of the space their broken lungs have stolen from them? Would five feet apart really be so dangerous if it stops their hearts from breaking too?
Frequently asked questions
Is Five Feet Apart appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book does not depict any violence between characters. It primarily focuses on the emotional struggles and romantic relationship of the protagonists, with no instances of physical conflict. There is no genuinely frightening content in the book. The story deals with serious themes related to illness but does not include horror elements or situations that would cause fear.
Does Five Feet Apart have violence?
The book does not depict any violence between characters. It primarily focuses on the emotional struggles and romantic relationship of the protagonists, with no instances of physical conflict.
Does Five Feet Apart have scary content?
There is no genuinely frightening content in the book. The story deals with serious themes related to illness but does not include horror elements or situations that would cause fear.
Does Five Feet Apart have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The narrative focuses on the romantic relationship between two teens with cystic fibrosis and does not include any religious practices, beliefs, or themes.
Does Five Feet Apart have racial/cultural content?
The narrative does not focus on race as a central theme or plot point. While there may be diverse characters, race is not a significant aspect of the story.
Does Five Feet Apart have profanity?
The book contains infrequent swearing, including words like 'ass,' 'dammit,' and 'bulls--t.' This language is not pervasive but does appear in the narrative.
Does Five Feet Apart have climate change?
There are no themes related to climate activism or environmentalism in the book. The focus remains on the characters' experiences with cystic fibrosis and their relationship.
Does Five Feet Apart have sexual identity?
The book includes discussions of romance and attraction, with characters engaging in flirtatious behavior. While they experience longing for physical connection, the content is described as not sexually graphic, focusing more on emotional intimacy.
Does Five Feet Apart have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It centers on the romantic relationship between two teens and their personal struggles, without promoting or challenging traditional gender expectations.
Does Five Feet Apart have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features LGBTQ+ themes, including a queer character who faces complications related to their identity and health. The narrative explores the complexities of love and relationships within the context of living with cystic fibrosis, which includes representation of diverse identities.
