Linked — 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
An unforgettable novel from the New York Times bestselling Gordon Korman
Link, Michael, and Dana live in a quiet town. But it's woken up very quickly when someone sneaks into school and vandalizes it with a swastika.
Nobody can believe it. How could such a symbol of hate end up in the middle of their school? Who would do such a thing?
Because Michael was the first person to see it, he's the first suspect. Because Link is one of the most popular guys in school, everyone's looking to him to figure it out. And because Dana's the only Jewish girl in the whole town, everyone's treating her more like an outsider than ever.
The mystery deepens as more swastikas begin to appear. Some students decide to fight back and start a project to bring people together instead of dividing them further. The closer Link, Michael, and Dana get to the truth, the more there is to face-not just the crimes of the present, but the crimes of the past.
With Linked, Gordon Korman, the author of the acclaimed novel Restart, poses a mystery for all readers where the who did it? isn't nearly as important as the why?
Frequently asked questions
Is Linked appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes mentions of swastikas being painted in a school, which relates to themes of racism and hate. This suggests a moderate level of violence in the context of vandalism and its implications. No scary content is indicated in the search results. The themes discussed are serious but do not fall into the category of being scary.
Does Linked have violence?
The book includes mentions of swastikas being painted in a school, which relates to themes of racism and hate. This suggests a moderate level of violence in the context of vandalism and its implications.
Does Linked have scary content?
No scary content is indicated in the search results. The themes discussed are serious but do not fall into the category of being scary.
Does Linked have religious themes?
The narrative includes a character preparing for a bar mitzvah, indicating Jewish cultural practices. The story also addresses themes related to the Holocaust, which is a significant aspect of Jewish history.
Does Linked have racial/cultural content?
The book addresses racism through the depiction of swastikas in a school and the subsequent response from the community. This framing critiques racism and promotes awareness of its impact.
Does Linked have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the search results related to 'Linked'. The content appears to be appropriate for the target age group.
Does Linked have climate change?
No climate themes or discussions are present in the search results related to 'Linked'. The narrative is centered on social issues rather than environmental ones.
Does Linked have sexual identity?
No sexual content is mentioned in the search results for 'Linked'. The focus is on themes of tolerance and historical events.
Does Linked have gender roles?
No specific gender roles or themes related to gender expectations are mentioned in the search results for 'Linked'. The focus is on broader social issues.
Does Linked have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results related to the book 'Linked'. The content primarily focuses on the themes of racism and the Holocaust.
