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July's Promise — Content Guide for Parents

By Katherine ApplegatePocket Books1995ISBN 9780671510312230 pages
July's Promise

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Religious themes

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

About this book

Within her first week in the Florida Keys, Summer has found a waitressing job, a wild best friend, a cousin who hates her, three very cute guys, and a whole lot of trouble. Summer's falling for Seth, but so is her cousin Diana. Diana used to go out with Adam, now Adam's in love with Summer. And Summer can't stop thinking about Diver, who has his eye on Marquez.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is July's Promise appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    There is no explicit violence in 'July's Promise'. The search results mention a boating accident and some tension, but do not indicate any physical violence between characters. There is no genuinely frightening content in 'July's Promise'. The narrative includes elements of tension but does not present any scary situations that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does July's Promise have violence?

    There is no explicit violence in 'July's Promise'. The search results mention a boating accident and some tension, but do not indicate any physical violence between characters.

  • Does July's Promise have scary content?

    There is no genuinely frightening content in 'July's Promise'. The narrative includes elements of tension but does not present any scary situations that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does July's Promise have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in 'July's Promise'. The search results do not mention any religious practices, beliefs, or themes within the narrative of the book.

  • Does July's Promise have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in 'July's Promise'. The search results do not indicate that race is a central theme or plot point in the book.

  • Does July's Promise have profanity?

    No profanity is indicated in the content of 'July's Promise'. The search results do not mention any use of strong language in the book.

  • Does July's Promise have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in 'July's Promise'. The search results do not indicate any discussions or references to environmental issues within the book.

  • Does July's Promise have sexual identity?

    The book contains references to sexual themes, including discussions of sexual assault and relationships, as well as mentions of sex and alcohol. These elements are noted in reviews but are not the central focus of the narrative.

  • Does July's Promise have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features teenage characters, it does not promote traditional roles or modern feminist themes within the narrative.

  • Does July's Promise have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in 'July's Promise'. While Katherine Applegate has been noted as a supportive ally for LGBTQ+ issues, the search results do not indicate any specific LGBTQ+ content in this particular book.