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HAZEL WOOD - TARGET CLUB PICK. — Content Guide for Parents

By Melissa AlbertFLATIRON Books2018ISBN 9781250297327372 pages
HAZEL WOOD - TARGET CLUB PICK.

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

About this book

Seventeen-year-old Alice and her mother have spent most of Alice's life on the road, always a step ahead of the uncanny bad luck biting at their heels. But when Alice's grandmother, the reclusive author of a cult-classic book of pitch-dark fairy tales, dies alone on her estate, the Hazel Wood, Alice learns how bad her luck can really get: her mother is stolen away-by a figure who claims to come from the Hinterland, the cruel supernatural world where her grandmother's stories are set. Alice's only lead is the message her mother left behind: "Stay away from the Hazel Wood." Alice has long steered clear of her grandmother's cultish fans. But now she has no choice but to ally with classmate Ellery Finch, a Hinterland superfan who may have his own reasons for wanting to help her. To retrieve her mother, Alice must venture first to the Hazel Wood, then into the world where her grandmother's tales began--and where she might find out how her own story went so wrong.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is HAZEL WOOD - TARGET CLUB PICK. appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains violent scenes, including references to bloody and brutal fairy tales. Characters may experience harm, and the narrative includes elements of danger and conflict. The book features elements that could be considered frightening, including dark fairy tales and psychological horror aspects. The atmosphere is described as both enticing and fearsome.

  • Does HAZEL WOOD - TARGET CLUB PICK. have violence?

    The book contains violent scenes, including references to bloody and brutal fairy tales. Characters may experience harm, and the narrative includes elements of danger and conflict.

  • Does HAZEL WOOD - TARGET CLUB PICK. have scary content?

    The book features elements that could be considered frightening, including dark fairy tales and psychological horror aspects. The atmosphere is described as both enticing and fearsome.

  • Does HAZEL WOOD - TARGET CLUB PICK. have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The narrative does not include any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.

  • Does HAZEL WOOD - TARGET CLUB PICK. have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions present in the book. The narrative does not focus on race as a central theme or plot element.

  • Does HAZEL WOOD - TARGET CLUB PICK. have profanity?

    The narrative includes occasional strong language, with mentions of profanity such as 'f--k' and 's--t'. This is noted as part of the character's dialogue and overall tone.

  • Does HAZEL WOOD - TARGET CLUB PICK. have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental discussions present in the book. The narrative does not address climate issues or activism.

  • Does HAZEL WOOD - TARGET CLUB PICK. have sexual identity?

    The book includes minimal sexual content, such as a character discussing losing their virginity. There are also mentions of romantic tensions and relationships, but the details are not extensively elaborated.

  • Does HAZEL WOOD - TARGET CLUB PICK. have gender roles?

    The book features a strong female protagonist who exhibits antihero traits, challenging traditional gender roles. The narrative includes discussions of female agency and character complexity.

  • Does HAZEL WOOD - TARGET CLUB PICK. have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes explicitly mentioned in the book. Search results do not provide any direct references to LGBTQ+ content within the narrative of 'The Hazel Wood'.