Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, Book 1) — Content Guide for Parents
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- ViolenceBrief
- Scary contentSupporting
- Race & cultureBrief
- ProfanityBrief
- Sexual contentSupporting
- Gender & orientationSupporting
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- Religion
- Climate
- Gender roles
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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
Never trust a pretty girl with an ugly secret.
Set in ultra-trendy Rosewood, Pennsylvania, Pretty Little Liars centers around four beautiful girls who are hiding some very ugly secrets, and the one person who knows them all…and is not afraid to spill.
Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying, The Cousins, and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, this first book in Sara Shepard’s #1 New York Times bestselling Pretty Little Liars series will introduce new readers to the thrilling and magnetically compelling world of Pretty Little Liars, where everyone’s got something to hide, and no secret stays buried for long.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, Book 1) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The mystery centers on a missing girl whose body is later found buried, and a past prank with fire that hurt someone is referred to with few details. The girls get anonymous threatening messages while a missing friend turns out to be dead, which gives the book a suspenseful, creepy tone.
Does Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, Book 1) have violence?
Found (Brief): The mystery centers on a missing girl whose body is later found buried, and a past prank with fire that hurt someone is referred to with few details.
Does Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, Book 1) have scary content?
Found (Supporting): The girls get anonymous threatening messages while a missing friend turns out to be dead, which gives the book a suspenseful, creepy tone.
Does Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, Book 1) have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, Book 1) have race & culture?
Found (Brief): Emily's mother is described as racist and disapproves of Emily's friendship with Maya.
Does Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, Book 1) have profanity?
Found (Brief): A parents' guide says the book has the strong swear words but not many of them.
Does Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, Book 1) have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, Book 1) have sexual content?
Found (Supporting): Several of the girls have sexual storylines, including one nearly having sex with her teacher, one hooking up with her sister's boyfriend, and one trying to seduce her boyfriend.
Does Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, Book 1) have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, Book 1) have gender & orientation?
Found (Supporting): Emily develops romantic feelings for a new girl, Maya, and the two are shown kissing in a photo booth.
