Internment — 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
"Internment sets itself apart...terrifying, thrilling and urgent."--Entertainment Weekly
Rebellions are built on hope.
Set in a horrifying near-future United States, seventeen-year-old Layla Amin and her parents are forced into an internment camp for Muslim American citizens.
With the help of newly made friends also trapped within the internment camp, her boyfriend on the outside, and an unexpected alliance, Layla begins a journey to fight for freedom, leading a revolution against the camp's Director and his guards.
Heart-racing and emotional, Internment challenges readers to fight complicit silence that exists in our society today.
Frequently asked questions
Is Internment appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story includes threats of violence from guards against the internees, with instances of physical violence mentioned. There are two significant deaths in the narrative, contributing to the overall tension and danger faced by the characters. The book is described as chilling and timely, set in a near-future America where the characters face constant threats and oppressive conditions in an internment camp, creating a tense and frightening atmosphere.
Does Internment have violence?
The story includes threats of violence from guards against the internees, with instances of physical violence mentioned. There are two significant deaths in the narrative, contributing to the overall tension and danger faced by the characters.
Does Internment have scary content?
The book is described as chilling and timely, set in a near-future America where the characters face constant threats and oppressive conditions in an internment camp, creating a tense and frightening atmosphere.
Does Internment have religious themes?
The narrative addresses the experiences of Muslim Americans facing discrimination and internment, drawing parallels to historical injustices. It critiques the rise of Islamophobia and discusses the impact of religious identity on the characters' lives.
Does Internment have racial/cultural content?
The narrative centers on the experiences of Muslim Americans facing racism and Islamophobia, particularly in the context of internment. It critiques systemic racism and explores the intersectionality of race and religion.
Does Internment have profanity?
The book includes mild profanity such as 'f--k', 'crap', and 'a--hole', which is used by some characters in the narrative, reflecting the emotional intensity of their situations.
Does Internment have climate change?
No climate-related themes or discussions are present in the search results.
Does Internment have sexual identity?
The book contains some scenes of enthusiastic kissing among teenagers, indicating a romantic subplot. However, the sexual content is not explicit and is framed within the context of young adult relationships.
Does Internment have gender roles?
No explicit themes related to traditional gender roles or modern feminism are detected in the search results.
Does Internment have lgbtq+ themes?
The book discusses themes related to the LGBTQIA community, particularly in the context of societal issues such as the Muslim Ban and the military's transgender ban. It highlights the intersectionality of Islamophobia and LGBTQ+ rights.
