Miracle's Boys (Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner) — 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
For Lafayette and his brothers, the challenges of growing up in New York City are compounded by the facts that they've lost their parents and it's up to eldest brother Ty'ree to support the boys, and middle brother Charlie has just returned home from a correctional facility.
Lafayette loves his brothers and would do anything if they could face the world as a team. But even though Ty'ree cares, he's just so busy with work and responsibility. And Charlie's changed so much that his former affection for his little brother has turned to open hostility.
Now, as Lafayette approaches 13, he needs the guidance and answers only his brothers can give him. The events of one dramatic weekend force the boys to make the choice to be there for each other--to really see each other--or to give in to the pain and problems of every day.
Jacqueline Woodson's most recent book for Putnam was praised by School Library Journal: "This fine author once again shows her gift for penning a novel that will ring true with young adults."
Frequently asked questions
Is Miracle's Boys (Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Book title mentions violence/war themes. No explicit violence is mentioned in the book. The story deals with themes of loss and family struggles, but does not depict physical violence between characters. There is no genuinely frightening content in the book. While it addresses serious themes such as loss and hardship, it does so in a way that is suitable for its intended audience.
Does Miracle's Boys (Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner) have violence?
Book title mentions violence/war themes. No explicit violence is mentioned in the book. The story deals with themes of loss and family struggles, but does not depict physical violence between characters.
Does Miracle's Boys (Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner) have scary content?
There is no genuinely frightening content in the book. While it addresses serious themes such as loss and hardship, it does so in a way that is suitable for its intended audience.
Does Miracle's Boys (Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner) have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on the challenges faced by three brothers growing up in Harlem without parents, without reference to any specific religious practices or beliefs.
Does Miracle's Boys (Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner) have racial/cultural content?
The book features African-American characters and addresses themes related to their experiences, including the impact of the criminal justice system on people of color. It highlights the struggles of the brothers in a racially charged environment.
Does Miracle's Boys (Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner) have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The language used is appropriate for a young audience, focusing on the emotional and social challenges faced by the characters.
Does Miracle's Boys (Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner) have climate change?
There are no climate themes present in the book. The narrative does not address environmental issues or activism.
Does Miracle's Boys (Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner) have sexual identity?
There is no sexual content in 'Miracle's Boys'. The book addresses themes of family and personal growth without any references to sexual themes or situations.
Does Miracle's Boys (Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner) have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It focuses on the dynamics between the brothers and their family situation without promoting traditional or modern gender expectations.
Does Miracle's Boys (Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book 'Miracle's Boys'. While Jacqueline Woodson is noted as an out lesbian in her biography, this information pertains to the author and not the book's content itself.
