Girl on Fire — 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
From New York Times bestselling author and 15-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Alicia Keys comes a new authentic and poignant coming-of-age young adult graphic novel, about finding the strength within when your whole world changes in an instant.
Lolo Wright always thought she was just a regular fourteen-year-old dealing with regular family drama: her brother, James, is struggling with his studies; her dad's business constantly teeters on the edge of trouble; and her mother . . . she left long ago. But then Lolo's world explodes when a cop pulls a gun on James in a dangerous case of mistaken identities. Staring down the barrel, with no one else to help, Lolo discovers powers she never knew she had. Using only her mind, she literally throws the cop out of the way.
Problem is that secrets like Lolo's don't stay a secret for long. Skin, a dangerous dealer with designs on taking over the neighborhood, hears of Lolo's telekinetic abilities and decides that he needs her in his crew. Skin might not have Lolo's powers, but he's got nothing to lose and is willing to do whatever it takes to get what he wants. And what he wants is Lolo.
Lolo's not willing to let Skin use her to hurt the people--and neighborhood--that she loves. But it's going to take a whole different kind of bravery to stand-up for what's right, especially after Lolo's mom returns suddenly and turns Lolo's whole world upside-down. For too long, it's true, Lolo's had her head in the clouds, but this time, it's on her . . . and she's not backing down.
Girl on Fire is a young adult graphic novel about a girl who's a flame. It's the first-ever graphic novel from beloved GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Alicia Keys, co-written by Andrew Weiner and illustrated by Brittney Williams.
2023 ALA Great Graphic Novels for Teens
2023 ITM Recommended YA Fiction List
Frequently asked questions
Is Girl on Fire appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains many fight scenes, including punching, kicking, and energy blasts, but with little actual bloodshed. It also addresses heavy issues like gang violence and police brutality. No scary content is indicated in the search results. The focus is on superhero themes and personal growth rather than horror elements.
Does Girl on Fire have violence?
The book contains many fight scenes, including punching, kicking, and energy blasts, but with little actual bloodshed. It also addresses heavy issues like gang violence and police brutality.
Does Girl on Fire have scary content?
No scary content is indicated in the search results. The focus is on superhero themes and personal growth rather than horror elements.
Does Girl on Fire have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are present in the narrative of 'Girl on Fire'. The search results do not indicate any religious themes.
Does Girl on Fire have racial/cultural content?
The narrative tackles heavy issues such as racism and police brutality, indicating that race is a significant theme in the story.
Does Girl on Fire have profanity?
The book contains infrequent mild profanity, with words like 'damn' and 'hell' appearing no more than a half dozen times each.
Does Girl on Fire have climate change?
No climate themes or discussions are present in the narrative of 'Girl on Fire'. The search results do not indicate any environmental content.
Does Girl on Fire have sexual identity?
There is limited sexual content, primarily consisting of a character's crush on another character. Infrequent mild profanity is also noted, such as 'damn' and 'hell'.
Does Girl on Fire have gender roles?
No explicit traditional or modern gender roles are discussed in the search results. The focus is on the protagonist's empowerment rather than gender dynamics.
Does Girl on Fire have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'Girl on Fire'. The focus is primarily on the protagonist's journey and the challenges she faces.
