Lu (Track) — 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
Ghost. Patina. Sunny. Lu. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team-a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics if they can get their acts together. They all have a lot to lose, but they also have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves.
Lu is your quintessential pretty boy athlete, complete with fancy cleats, sunglasses, and a lot of attitude. The kind of guy you either hero-worship or want to PUNCH. He runs the most loved race-the 400 meter dash-and is crazy talented. He should be-he's been running track since he was small; because he's albino his parents got him involved in sports to help with his confidence. But it sort of backfired-now Lu has confidence to spare, and the swagger hasn't earned him any friends. As in none. Plus, his dad, who also shares his son's penchant for being flashy, has gotten caught up in some type of illegal activity. The Newbies on the team (Ghost, Patina, and Sunny) don't put up with Lu's shining around, but they also don't avoid him like everyone else does. They call him out on his BS, but include him in the horseplay. Will they be the first kids to crack through his armor and see more to him than the cloak of peacock that hides his lack of color?
Frequently asked questions
Is Lu (Track) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No explicit violence is described in the search results for 'Lu (Track)'. The content focuses on personal challenges rather than violent themes. No scary content is mentioned in the search results for 'Lu (Track)'. The focus is on personal and emotional challenges.
Does Lu (Track) have violence?
No explicit violence is described in the search results for 'Lu (Track)'. The content focuses on personal challenges rather than violent themes.
Does Lu (Track) have scary content?
No scary content is mentioned in the search results for 'Lu (Track)'. The focus is on personal and emotional challenges.
Does Lu (Track) have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the search results for 'Lu (Track)'.
Does Lu (Track) have racial/cultural content?
Author is known for writing about race and racial justice themes. While the protagonist is described as a 'fine-o albino', there are no explicit themes of racism or racial identity in the search results for 'Lu (Track)'.
Does Lu (Track) have profanity?
No profanity is indicated in the search results for 'Lu (Track)'. The content is aimed at a younger audience.
Does Lu (Track) have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the search results for 'Lu (Track)'. The content does not address environmental issues.
Does Lu (Track) have sexual identity?
No sexual content is mentioned in the search results for 'Lu (Track)'. The narrative appears to focus on personal growth and challenges.
Does Lu (Track) have gender roles?
No specific gender roles are discussed in the search results for 'Lu (Track)'. The narrative focuses on personal growth and teamwork.
Does Lu (Track) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters detected in the search results for 'Lu (Track)' by Jason Reynolds.
