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No Virgin — Content Guide for Parents

By Anne CassidyHot Key Books2017-01-03ISBN 9781471405785192 pages
No Virgin

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Religious themes

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

About this book

My name is Stacey Woods and I was raped ... Stacey is the victim of a terrible sexual attack. She does not feel able to go to the police, or talk about it to anybody other than her best friend, Patrice. Patrice, outraged, when she cannot persuade her to go to the police, encourages Stacey to write everything down. This is Stacey's story ... A tautly told and important book, perfect for readers of Asking for It by Louise O'Neill.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is No Virgin appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes a trigger warning for rape, indicating that it deals with the violent act of sexual assault and its psychological impact on the protagonist. The book's content includes themes that may be considered scary or distressing due to the depiction of rape and the emotional turmoil experienced by the protagonist.

  • Does No Virgin have violence?

    The book includes a trigger warning for rape, indicating that it deals with the violent act of sexual assault and its psychological impact on the protagonist.

  • Does No Virgin have scary content?

    The book's content includes themes that may be considered scary or distressing due to the depiction of rape and the emotional turmoil experienced by the protagonist.

  • Does No Virgin have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the search results for 'No Virgin'. The narrative does not reference any specific religious beliefs or practices.

  • Does No Virgin have racial/cultural content?

    No race or racism themes detected in the search results for 'No Virgin'. The narrative does not focus on racial issues.

  • Does No Virgin have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results for 'No Virgin'. The focus is on the serious themes of the story rather than on language.

  • Does No Virgin have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results for 'No Virgin'. The narrative does not address environmental issues.

  • Does No Virgin have sexual identity?

    The narrative addresses sexual assault, presenting it as a central theme and highlighting the protagonist's struggle with the decision to report the crime.

  • Does No Virgin have gender roles?

    The book explores gender roles in the context of how women react to rape, indicating a focus on the societal expectations and pressures faced by female victims.

  • Does No Virgin have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for 'No Virgin' by Anne Cassidy. The content focuses primarily on the serious topic of teenage rape and its aftermath.