My Time as Caz Hazard — 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
Caz thinks she has a pretty good reason when she punches her boyfriend in the face, but she gets expelled anyway.
Moving to a new school, she is told she is dyslexic and sent to special education classes. Caz tries to fit in and get by while suffering the taunts and abuse that others throw at the students in her class. Her friendship with Amanda leads her into new territory—shoplifting and skipping school. Coupled with her parents' impending separation, her life is spiraling out of control.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! Available in Spanish as La otra vida de Caz.
Frequently asked questions
Is My Time as Caz Hazard appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes a scene where the main character, Caz, punches her boyfriend in the face, which leads to her expulsion from school. This act of physical aggression is a significant moment in the story. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on adolescent challenges rather than frightening themes.
Does My Time as Caz Hazard have violence?
The book includes a scene where the main character, Caz, punches her boyfriend in the face, which leads to her expulsion from school. This act of physical aggression is a significant moment in the story.
Does My Time as Caz Hazard have scary content?
No scary content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on adolescent challenges rather than frightening themes.
Does My Time as Caz Hazard have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious themes or practices present in the narrative.
Does My Time as Caz Hazard have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme in the book. The search results do not indicate any explicit discussions or portrayals of racial issues.
Does My Time as Caz Hazard have profanity?
No profanity is indicated in the book. The search results do not mention any use of strong language or inappropriate words.
Does My Time as Caz Hazard have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any environmental or climate-related content.
Does My Time as Caz Hazard have sexual identity?
No sexual content is mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results do not indicate any sexual themes or explicit content.
Does My Time as Caz Hazard have gender roles?
The book features a female protagonist navigating personal challenges but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative focuses on her individual struggles rather than broader gender themes.
Does My Time as Caz Hazard have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results reference the book within a broader context of diverse families but do not provide specific LGBTQ+ content related to this title.
