No Right Turn — 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
Three years after his father's suicide, Jordan is a self–described zombie. With no friends and no interests, Jordan has made sure he is invisible and alone because it's easier to get by that way. But then salvation comes in the most unlikely form. It's gorgeous, and it's sexy–a 1976 Corvette! Drawn by this beautiful car and the doors it opens for him, Jordan realizes that maybe he can start living. But on the path to recovery, Jordan starts taking risky chances that mean he might just lose everything all over again.
In this forceful novel, Michael L. Printz Honor author Terry Trueman powerfully explores the fragile and resilient spirit of a boy desperate for a lifeline to hold on to.
Ages 14+
Frequently asked questions
Is No Right Turn appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book involves themes of suicide, specifically the father's suicide, which is a significant plot element. The narrative explores the impact of this event on the protagonist, Jordan. The book's climax is described as 'scary', indicating a level of tension and potential danger related to the protagonist's actions and circumstances.
Does No Right Turn have violence?
The book involves themes of suicide, specifically the father's suicide, which is a significant plot element. The narrative explores the impact of this event on the protagonist, Jordan.
Does No Right Turn have scary content?
The book's climax is described as 'scary', indicating a level of tension and potential danger related to the protagonist's actions and circumstances.
Does No Right Turn have religious themes?
No religious content or themes are detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does No Right Turn have racial/cultural content?
No race-related themes or discussions are present in the search results for 'No Right Turn'.
Does No Right Turn have profanity?
Some reviews mention that the book contains swearing and sexual profanity, which has raised concerns among some readers.
Does No Right Turn have climate change?
No climate-related themes or discussions are present in the search results for 'No Right Turn'.
Does No Right Turn have sexual identity?
No sexual content or themes are indicated in the search results related to 'No Right Turn'.
Does No Right Turn have gender roles?
No gender role themes are identified in the search results related to the book's content.
Does No Right Turn have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'No Right Turn' by Terry Trueman.
