Little & Lion — 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 stunning novel on love, identity, loss, and redemption.
When Suzette comes home to Los Angeles from her boarding school in New England, she's isn't sure if she'll ever want to go back. L.A. is where her friends and family are (as well as her crush, Emil). And her stepbrother, Lionel, who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, needs her emotional support.
But as she settles into her old life, Suzette finds herself falling for someone new...the same girl her brother is in love with. When Lionel's disorder spirals out of control, Suzette is forced to confront her past mistakes and find a way to help her brother before he hurts himself--or worse.
Frequently asked questions
Is Little & Lion appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book addresses serious themes, including mental health crises, where the character Lionel's disorder spirals out of control, potentially leading to self-harm. This creates a tense atmosphere but does not depict graphic violence. No content described as scary or frightening in the search results.
Does Little & Lion have violence?
The book addresses serious themes, including mental health crises, where the character Lionel's disorder spirals out of control, potentially leading to self-harm. This creates a tense atmosphere but does not depict graphic violence.
Does Little & Lion have scary content?
No content described as scary or frightening in the search results.
Does Little & Lion have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the narrative of the book.
Does Little & Lion have racial/cultural content?
The book features a Black main character and addresses themes of race and identity, particularly through the protagonist's experiences as a Black Jewish girl. It sensitively confronts issues related to racism and intersectionality.
Does Little & Lion have profanity?
No instances of profanity detected in the book's narrative.
Does Little & Lion have climate change?
No climate-related themes or content detected in the narrative.
Does Little & Lion have sexual identity?
The book includes a scene depicting a same-sex relationship and discusses consent and birth control in the context of the protagonist's experiences. It explores various aspects of sexuality, including bisexuality.
Does Little & Lion have gender roles?
No specific content regarding traditional or modern gender roles detected in the narrative.
Does Little & Lion have lgbtq+ themes?
The main character, Suzette, is a bisexual girl, and the narrative includes various LGBTQ+ characters, including a lesbian best friend and a biracial friend. The story explores themes of sexuality, identity, and mental health, normalizing diverse sexual orientations.
