Sanctuary Highway — 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
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ellen Hopkins comes an edge-of-your-seat novel about two teens struggling to survive in a radicalized, militarized United States.
The United States government, now called the Confederation, has redefined what it means to be “American.” The parameters are narrow; the exceptions few.
In danger and on the run, two teens who fall outside the “correct” Confederation designation must join forces on a thousand mile journey north for safety. But survival means relying on strangers and not everyone is who they appear to be. Who do you turn to when the only person you can trust is yourself, and one wrong whisper can be the difference between freedom and imprisonment, life and death?
Frequently asked questions
Is Sanctuary Highway appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The search results indicate themes of violence, including gun violence and psychological trauma. The book is described as tackling serious issues like immigration policy and the potential for violence under certain circumstances. The book is described as a heart-wrenching dystopian tale, which may contain elements that could be considered scary, particularly in its portrayal of societal issues.
Does Sanctuary Highway have violence?
The search results indicate themes of violence, including gun violence and psychological trauma. The book is described as tackling serious issues like immigration policy and the potential for violence under certain circumstances.
Does Sanctuary Highway have scary content?
The book is described as a heart-wrenching dystopian tale, which may contain elements that could be considered scary, particularly in its portrayal of societal issues.
Does Sanctuary Highway have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the search results for 'Sanctuary Highway'.
Does Sanctuary Highway have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racism or modern identity politics language detected in the search results for 'Sanctuary Highway'.
Does Sanctuary Highway have profanity?
No profanity detected in the search results for 'Sanctuary Highway'.
Does Sanctuary Highway have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results for 'Sanctuary Highway'.
Does Sanctuary Highway have sexual identity?
The search results mention mature themes related to sexual content, including exploration of sexual identity and graphic scenes. The narrative addresses complex relationships and the consequences of sexual actions.
Does Sanctuary Highway have gender roles?
No specific gender roles detected in the search results for 'Sanctuary Highway'.
Does Sanctuary Highway have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for 'Sanctuary Highway'.
