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Last Summer with Maizon — Content Guide for Parents

By Jacqueline WoodsonMammoth1992ISBN 978074970942698 pages
Last Summer with Maizon

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

About this book

From the award-winning author of "Miracle's Boys" comes a story of Margaret and Maizon, two friends who become separated by tragic circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Last Summer with Maizon appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on emotional themes such as loss and change rather than physical conflict. No scary content is present in the book. The themes revolve around personal growth and dealing with loss, which are not frightening.

  • Does Last Summer with Maizon have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on emotional themes such as loss and change rather than physical conflict.

  • Does Last Summer with Maizon have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The themes revolve around personal growth and dealing with loss, which are not frightening.

  • Does Last Summer with Maizon have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies present in the narrative.

  • Does Last Summer with Maizon have racial/cultural content?

    The book features a Black protagonist, Margaret, and addresses themes related to her identity and experiences as a gifted Black child. It reflects on the author's intention to represent the lives of Black girls in literature.

  • Does Last Summer with Maizon have profanity?

    No profanity is found in the book. The narrative is appropriate for its intended audience of young readers.

  • Does Last Summer with Maizon have climate change?

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

  • Does Last Summer with Maizon have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results reference other works and adaptations that include sexual themes, but these are not relevant to the book's content.

  • Does Last Summer with Maizon have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It focuses on the friendship between two girls and their personal growth rather than traditional or modern gender expectations.

  • Does Last Summer with Maizon have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results primarily reference other works or adaptations, not content from 'Last Summer with Maizon'.