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Nina Won't Tell — Content Guide for Parents

By Katherine ApplegateAvon1998ISBN 9780380802135216 pages
Nina Won't Tell

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

About this book

Nina won't tell

They've 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.

Nina won't tell that she's in love with Ben. Ben used to belong to her sister, Claire, and who knows what Claire would say if she found out., But even worse, if Nina discovers that Ben doesn't love her back. . .it will break her heart.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Nina Won't Tell appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book addresses the topic of sexual abuse, with Nina discussing her past experiences through disturbing dreams and receiving support when she finally reveals what happened to her. This content is serious and may be upsetting for some readers. The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While it addresses serious issues like abuse, it does not include horror themes or elements intended to scare readers.

  • Does Nina Won't Tell have violence?

    The book addresses the topic of sexual abuse, with Nina discussing her past experiences through disturbing dreams and receiving support when she finally reveals what happened to her. This content is serious and may be upsetting for some readers.

  • Does Nina Won't Tell have scary content?

    The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While it addresses serious issues like abuse, it does not include horror themes or elements intended to scare readers.

  • Does Nina Won't Tell have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in 'Nina Won't Tell'. The search results do not provide any evidence of religious practices, beliefs, or themes within the book's narrative.

  • Does Nina Won't Tell have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit themes of race or racism in 'Nina Won't Tell'. The search results do not indicate that race is a central theme or plot point in the narrative.

  • Does Nina Won't Tell have profanity?

    There is no indication of profanity in 'Nina Won't Tell'. The search results do not mention any use of strong language or swearing in the book.

  • Does Nina Won't Tell have climate change?

    There are no climate themes present in 'Nina Won't Tell'. The search results do not provide any evidence of environmental issues being addressed in the book.

  • Does Nina Won't Tell have sexual identity?

    The narrative includes themes of sexual abuse and the complexities of Nina's feelings towards her sister's ex-boyfriend, Ben. The book discusses her crush and the emotional turmoil surrounding it, which may involve mature themes.

  • Does Nina Won't Tell have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It focuses on personal relationships and emotional struggles rather than promoting or challenging traditional gender expectations.

  • Does Nina Won't Tell have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book 'Nina Won't Tell'. The search results primarily reference general information about LGBTQ+ representation in other media and do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content within the book itself.