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Odd one out — Content Guide for Parents

By Nic Stone2018ISBN 978052563605257 pages
Odd one out

Found in this book

  • Race & cultureBrief
  • ProfanitySupporting
  • Sexual contentSupporting
  • Gender rolesBriefChallenges traditional roles
  • Gender & orientationCentral

Not found

  • Violence
  • Scary content
  • Religion
  • Climate

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Religion

PRESENT

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

About this book

High school juniors and best friends Courtney and Jupe, and new sophomore Rae, explore their sexuality and their budding attractions for one another.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Odd one out appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    A mixed-race girl (Asian and white) mentions names she and her sister were called at their mostly white school in Tennessee, and racial dynamics are discussed. Common Sense Media says the teens use strong language, including the f-word, in everyday conversation.

  • Does Odd one out have violence?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Odd one out have scary content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Odd one out have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Odd one out have race & culture?

    Found (Brief): A mixed-race girl (Asian and white) mentions names she and her sister were called at their mostly white school in Tennessee, and racial dynamics are discussed.

  • Does Odd one out have profanity?

    Found (Supporting): Common Sense Media says the teens use strong language, including the f-word, in everyday conversation.

  • Does Odd one out have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Odd one out have sexual content?

    Found (Supporting): Common Sense Media describes frank talk about sex and two sex scenes, one between a girl and a boy and one between two girls, described but not graphically, plus a kiss without consent.

  • Does Odd one out have gender roles?

    Found (Brief, Challenges traditional roles): Kirkus says the teens take a critical view of gender roles, and Common Sense Media notes boys' locker-room talk is challenged.

  • Does Odd one out have gender & orientation?

    Found (Central): The story follows three teens, a lesbian girl, a boy and a girl who is questioning, as they sort out their attractions and relationships with one another.