Never Said — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
For as long as she can remember, Sarah's family life has revolved around her twin sister, Annie--the pretty one, the social one, the girl who can do anything. The person everyone seems to wish Sarah--with her crippling shyness--could simply become.
When Annie suddenly chops off her hair, quits beauty pageants, and gains weight, the focus changes--Annie is still the star of the family, but for all the wrong reasons. Sarah knows something has happened, but she too is caught in her own spiral after her boyfriend breaks up with her and starts hanging out with one of Annie's old friends.
Annie is intent on keeping her painful secret safe. But when she and Sarah start spending time together again for the first time in years, walls start to break on both sides ... and words that had been left unsaid could change everything.
Frequently asked questions
Is Never Said appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book addresses serious issues, including sexual abuse, as a neighbor is revealed to have been sexually abusing the protagonist's sister. This theme of abuse is central to the narrative. No scary content detected in the search results for 'Never Said'. The narrative does not include elements intended to frighten readers.
Does Never Said have violence?
The book addresses serious issues, including sexual abuse, as a neighbor is revealed to have been sexually abusing the protagonist's sister. This theme of abuse is central to the narrative.
Does Never Said have scary content?
No scary content detected in the search results for 'Never Said'. The narrative does not include elements intended to frighten readers.
Does Never Said have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the search results for 'Never Said'. The narrative does not include any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.
Does Never Said have racial/cultural content?
No race or racism themes detected in the search results for 'Never Said'. The content does not address issues of racial identity or discrimination.
Does Never Said have profanity?
No profanity detected in the search results for 'Never Said'. The content does not reference any strong language.
Does Never Said have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results for 'Never Said'. The content does not address environmental issues or climate change.
Does Never Said have sexual identity?
The narrative includes themes of sexual abuse, specifically detailing a situation where the protagonist learns about her sister's sexual abuse. The dialogue includes references to consent and shame related to sexual experiences.
Does Never Said have gender roles?
No gender roles themes detected in the search results for 'Never Said'. The narrative does not explore traditional or modern gender roles.
Does Never Said have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for 'Never Said'. The content does not mention any LGBTQ+ characters or themes.
