Louisiana's Way Home — 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
From two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo comes a story of discovering who you are — and deciding who you want to be.
When Louisiana Elefante’s granny wakes her up in the middle of the night to tell her that the day of reckoning has arrived and they have to leave home immediately, Louisiana isn’t overly worried. After all, Granny has many middle-of-the-night ideas. But this time, things are different. This time, Granny intends for them never to return. Separated from her best friends, Raymie and Beverly, Louisiana struggles to oppose the winds of fate (and Granny) and find a way home. But as Louisiana’s life becomes entwined with the lives of the people of a small Georgia town — including a surly motel owner, a walrus-like minister, and a mysterious boy with a crow on his shoulder — she starts to worry that she is destined only for good-byes. (Which could be due to the curse on Louisiana's and Granny’s heads. But that is a story for another time.)
Called “one of DiCamillo’s most singular and arresting creations” by The New York Times Book Review, the heartbreakingly irresistible Louisiana Elefante was introduced to readers in Raymie Nightingale — and now, with humor and tenderness, Kate DiCamillo returns to tell her story.
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisiana's Way Home appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book does not contain explicit violence. It addresses themes of abandonment and family struggles but does not depict physical violence between characters. The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While it deals with serious themes, it is framed in a way that is suitable for children and does not induce fear.
Does Louisiana's Way Home have violence?
The book does not contain explicit violence. It addresses themes of abandonment and family struggles but does not depict physical violence between characters.
Does Louisiana's Way Home have scary content?
The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While it deals with serious themes, it is framed in a way that is suitable for children and does not induce fear.
Does Louisiana's Way Home have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. The narrative focuses on themes of abandonment, family, and self-discovery without reference to specific religious practices or beliefs.
Does Louisiana's Way Home have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme or plot point in the book. The narrative focuses on personal and familial challenges rather than racial issues.
Does Louisiana's Way Home have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The language used is appropriate for the target age group, focusing on themes of kindness and resilience.
Does Louisiana's Way Home have climate change?
There are no climate themes present in the book. The story is centered on personal growth and family dynamics rather than environmental issues.
Does Louisiana's Way Home have sexual identity?
There is no sexual content in the book. The story focuses on a young girl's journey of self-discovery and her relationships with family and friends.
Does Louisiana's Way Home have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a young female protagonist but does not promote traditional or modern gender roles explicitly.
Does Louisiana's Way Home have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book's narrative. While some reviews mention diverse representation, they do not indicate that LGBTQ+ content is a part of the story itself.
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