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Forbidden Secrets — Content Guide for Parents

By R.L. StineSimon and Schuster2012-07-17ISBN 9781442473737176 pages
Forbidden Secrets

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

About this book

The dark power of the Fear family consumes all those connected with it. No one can escape the evil of the family’s curse—not even the Fears themselves. Savannah Gentry doesn’t believe that. She marries Tyler Fear. But then she goes with him to Blackrose Manor. That’s when the deaths begin. That’s when she learns his terrible secret....

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Forbidden Secrets appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes graphic violence, such as a character killing baby pigs and using their blood in dark practices. This indicates a significant level of violence within the narrative. The book contains elements of horror and suspense, including creepy dolls and descriptions of gruesome imagery like crushed skulls and brain matter, which are likely to be frightening for readers.

  • Does Forbidden Secrets have violence?

    The book includes graphic violence, such as a character killing baby pigs and using their blood in dark practices. This indicates a significant level of violence within the narrative.

  • Does Forbidden Secrets have scary content?

    The book contains elements of horror and suspense, including creepy dolls and descriptions of gruesome imagery like crushed skulls and brain matter, which are likely to be frightening for readers.

  • Does Forbidden Secrets have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference other works and discussions but do not indicate any religious practices or beliefs present in 'Forbidden Secrets'.

  • Does Forbidden Secrets have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results focus on other topics and do not indicate race as a central theme in 'Forbidden Secrets'.

  • Does Forbidden Secrets have profanity?

    No profanity is indicated in the book. The search results do not mention any instances of swearing or inappropriate language in 'Forbidden Secrets'.

  • Does Forbidden Secrets have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any environmental topics related to 'Forbidden Secrets'.

  • Does Forbidden Secrets have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is mentioned in the book. The search results do not indicate any sexual themes or scenes within 'Forbidden Secrets'.

  • Does Forbidden Secrets have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative centers on horror elements and does not focus on gender dynamics or stereotypes.

  • Does Forbidden Secrets have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters explicitly mentioned in the book narrative. The search results do not provide any evidence of LGBTQ+ content in 'Forbidden Secrets' itself.