Pop — Content Guide for Parents
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- ViolenceBrief
- Scary contentBrief
- ProfanityBrief
- Sexual contentBrief
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- Religion
- Race & culture
- Climate
- Gender roles
- Gender & orientation
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Religion
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
When Marcus moves to a new town in the dead of summer, he doesn't know a soul. While practicing football for impending tryouts, he strikes up an unlikely friendship with an older man. Charlie is a charismatic prankster—and the best football player Marcus has ever seen. He can't believe his good luck when he finds out that Charlie is actually Charlie Popovich, or "the King of Pop," as he had been nicknamed during his career as an NFL linebacker. But that's not all. There is a secret about Charlie that his own family is desperate to hide.
When Marcus begins school, he meets the starting quarterback on the team: Troy Popovich. Right from the beginning, Marcus and Troy disagree—about football, about Troy's ex-girlfriend, Alyssa, but most of all, about what's good for Charlie. Marcus is betting that he knows what's best for the King of Pop. And he is willing to risk everything to help his friend.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pop appropriate for a 7-year-old?
A teammate punches and shoves Marcus in a fight that is broken up, and he threatens him. A main character dies unexpectedly near the end, in a shocking but not graphic way, and Troy threatens Marcus.
Does Pop have violence?
Found (Brief): A teammate punches and shoves Marcus in a fight that is broken up, and he threatens him.
Does Pop have scary content?
Found (Brief): A main character dies unexpectedly near the end, in a shocking but not graphic way, and Troy threatens Marcus.
Does Pop have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Pop have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Pop have profanity?
Found (Brief): The parents' guide notes a few mild swear words.
Does Pop have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Pop have sexual content?
Found (Brief): There is some sexual joking and innuendo, plus a scene where two teens go into a closet at a party to make out.
Does Pop have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Pop have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
