Punch Like a Girl — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Nobody understands why Tori has suddenly become so moody and violent.
When she attacks a stranger in a store, she ends up doing community service at a shelter for victims of domestic violence. She bonds with a little girl named Casey, but when Casey is abducted while in Tori’s care, Tori is racked with guilt, certain that she should have been able to prevent the abduction. During the search for Casey, Tori comes face to face with an ex-boyfriend who sexually assaulted her at a party. Only when she speaks out about the assault is she able to begin to heal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Punch Like a Girl appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative discusses Tori's violent behavior as a response to her trauma, including her involvement in fights and the acknowledgment of the importance of self-defense. The book explores themes of healing through physical self-defense. No scary content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Punch Like a Girl have violence?
The narrative discusses Tori's violent behavior as a response to her trauma, including her involvement in fights and the acknowledgment of the importance of self-defense. The book explores themes of healing through physical self-defense.
Does Punch Like a Girl have scary content?
No scary content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Punch Like a Girl have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Punch Like a Girl have racial/cultural content?
No explicit race or racism themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Punch Like a Girl have profanity?
No profanity detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Punch Like a Girl have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Punch Like a Girl have sexual identity?
The story addresses Tori's experience of sexual assault by her ex-boyfriend, which is a central element of her character's development and healing process.
Does Punch Like a Girl have gender roles?
The book explores themes of female empowerment and challenges traditional gender roles through Tori's journey of self-defense and speaking out against her assault, framing her actions as a means of asserting her identity and strength.
Does Punch Like a Girl have lgbtq+ themes?
The book includes a scene where the protagonist, Tori, punches a guy who made a homophobic comment about her friend Jamarlo, indicating an engagement with LGBTQ+ themes and issues of homophobia.
