Fresh Start: A Graphic Novel — 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
Ollie Herisson's dad is a diplomat, which means her family moves around a lot. She has already lived in Singapore, Korea, France, and the United States. When Ollie starts at a new school, she doesn't worry about making a good impression because she knows that when her family inevitably moves again, she'll get a fresh start somewhere else. A complete reset. It doesn't matter if her classmates think she's weird for pretending that she lives in the world of an imagined anime, or if she makes an enemy out of the most popular girl in her class, or if she does something hugely embarrassing! And it definitely doesn't matter that all her mom wants is for Ollie to be more of a proper Thai daughter.
But after moving from Germany to Virginia and having a mortifying first day at her new school, Ollie is shocked to learn that her parents are going to buy a house so that Ollie and her sister, Cat, can finish grade school in one place. Can Ollie figure out how to both be herself and make real friends when she can't run away from her life?
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresh Start: A Graphic Novel appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence detected in the book. The narrative focuses on themes of friendship and belonging without any depiction of physical violence. No scary content present in the book. The narrative is described as relatable and humorous, focusing on the experiences of a middle school student without any frightening elements.
Does Fresh Start: A Graphic Novel have violence?
No violence detected in the book. The narrative focuses on themes of friendship and belonging without any depiction of physical violence.
Does Fresh Start: A Graphic Novel have scary content?
No scary content present in the book. The narrative is described as relatable and humorous, focusing on the experiences of a middle school student without any frightening elements.
Does Fresh Start: A Graphic Novel 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 Fresh Start: A Graphic Novel have racial/cultural content?
The book addresses themes of racial identity as it is loosely based on the author's experiences as a biracial child. The narrative explores Ollie's feelings of not being 'Thai enough' and her struggles with her biracial identity, making race a significant theme.
Does Fresh Start: A Graphic Novel have profanity?
No profanity detected in the book. The narrative is aimed at middle-grade readers and does not include strong language.
Does Fresh Start: A Graphic Novel have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the book. The search results do not mention any environmental issues or activism related to climate change.
Does Fresh Start: A Graphic Novel have sexual identity?
No sexual content in the book. The search results confirm that the book has not been flagged for sexual content, indicating it is appropriate for its target age group.
Does Fresh Start: A Graphic Novel have gender roles?
The book tackles themes of gender expression and sibling dynamics, indicating a discussion around gender roles. However, the specific framing of these themes as traditional or modern feminist is not clearly defined in the search results.
Does Fresh Start: A Graphic Novel have lgbtq+ themes?
No explicit LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book's narrative. While the book is noted for its diverse representation, specific LGBTQ+ content is not highlighted in the search results.
