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Making Out #8: Aisha Goes Wild — Content Guide for Parents

By Katherine ApplegateHarperCollins1999-01-01ISBN 9780380802197192 pages
Making Out #8: Aisha Goes Wild

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

About this book

Aisha goes wild

They're all grown up together on a tiny island. they think they know everything about one another . . . but they're only just beginning to find out the truth.

Aisha goes wild when a chance encounter rekindles all her old feelings about a guy named Jeff, who was her first great crush. She's promised her whole heart to Christopher, but will a part of it always belong to Jeff?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Making Out #8: Aisha Goes Wild appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    While there are references to Aisha dreaming about a fight between two boys, this does not constitute actual violence in the narrative. The book does not depict physical violence between characters. Aisha experiences a moment of fear when she sees a man in a mask, which causes her to recall a past traumatic event. This could be considered mildly scary content for readers.

  • Does Making Out #8: Aisha Goes Wild have violence?

    While there are references to Aisha dreaming about a fight between two boys, this does not constitute actual violence in the narrative. The book does not depict physical violence between characters.

  • Does Making Out #8: Aisha Goes Wild have scary content?

    Aisha experiences a moment of fear when she sees a man in a mask, which causes her to recall a past traumatic event. This could be considered mildly scary content for readers.

  • Does Making Out #8: Aisha Goes Wild have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not provide any evidence of religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies within the narrative.

  • Does Making Out #8: Aisha Goes Wild have racial/cultural content?

    The narrative includes themes related to racism, as indicated by a reference to discussions about anti-Black and antisemitic sentiments. This suggests that race is a topic addressed in the book.

  • Does Making Out #8: Aisha Goes Wild have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the book. The search results do not indicate the use of any strong language within the narrative.

  • Does Making Out #8: Aisha Goes Wild have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any discussions or references to environmental issues within the narrative.

  • Does Making Out #8: Aisha Goes Wild have sexual identity?

    The book includes a scene where Aisha reveals that she had sex with her ex-boyfriend, which is a significant plot point. This indicates the presence of sexual content in the narrative.

  • Does Making Out #8: Aisha Goes Wild have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While there is a mention of Aisha's room decor lacking representation of women scientists, this does not constitute a thematic exploration of gender roles.

  • Does Making Out #8: Aisha Goes Wild have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book. The search results primarily reference other media and discussions surrounding LGBTQ+ topics, but do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content in 'Aisha Goes Wild'.