I Was a Teenage Fairy — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
A tiny fairy winging her way through the jasmine-scented L.A. night. A little girl caught in a grown-up glitz-and-glitter world of superstars and supermodels. A too beautiful boy with a secret he can never share...
From the author of Weetzie Bat comes a magical, mesmerizing tale of transformation. This is the story of Barbie Marks, who dreams of being the one behind the Cyclops eye of the camera, not the voiceless one in front of it; who longs to run away to New York City where she can be herself, not some barley flesh-and-blood version of the plastic doll she was named after. It is the story of Griffin Tyler, whose androgynous beauty hides the dark pain he holds inside. And finally it is the story of Mab, a pinkie-sized, magenta-haired, straight-talking fairy, who may or may not be real but who helps Barbie and Griffin uncover the strength beneath the pain, and who teaches that love--like a sparkling web of light spinning around our bodies and our souls--is what can heal even the deepest scars.
Frequently asked questions
Is I Was a Teenage Fairy appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes themes of trauma and abuse, specifically mentioning the protagonist's experiences with molestation. This framing suggests a critical examination of violence against young individuals. No elements of scary content or themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does I Was a Teenage Fairy have violence?
The narrative includes themes of trauma and abuse, specifically mentioning the protagonist's experiences with molestation. This framing suggests a critical examination of violence against young individuals.
Does I Was a Teenage Fairy have scary content?
No elements of scary content or themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does I Was a Teenage Fairy have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does I Was a Teenage Fairy have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions of racism detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does I Was a Teenage Fairy have profanity?
No explicit mention of profanity in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does I Was a Teenage Fairy have climate change?
No climate themes or discussions detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does I Was a Teenage Fairy have sexual identity?
The book addresses topics of sexual abuse and the complexities of teenage sexuality, indicating a focus on the protagonist's struggles with these issues.
Does I Was a Teenage Fairy have gender roles?
The book critiques traditional gender roles, particularly through the protagonist's experiences as she navigates societal expectations related to beauty and femininity. This framing suggests a challenge to conventional gender norms.
Does I Was a Teenage Fairy have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features LGBTQ+ themes, including characters that navigate issues of sexual orientation and queer identity. It is noted that Francesca Lia Block was among the early authors addressing these topics in young adult literature.
