Sharing Sam — 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
Alison Chapman has always believed she’d fall in love hard. And she does—with Sam Cody, a new guy with a gorgeous face and brooding eyes, a guy who’s impossible to resist. When Sam asks her to the Valentine’s Day dance, Alison is elated . . . until she finds out that her best friend, Isabella Cates-Lopez, has fallen for Sam,
too . . . until she finds out that Isabella is dying. Now Alison wants Isabella’s last days to be her happiest ever—even if she and Sam have to hide their love. Even if, by sharing Sam, Alison risks losing him forever.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sharing Sam appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains a scene where a character, Sam, is involved in a bike accident, resulting in a tiny trickle of blood from his temple. This depiction of injury is a significant moment in the narrative. There is no genuinely frightening content in 'Sharing Sam'. The narrative focuses on themes of friendship and loss rather than horror or terror.
Does Sharing Sam have violence?
The book contains a scene where a character, Sam, is involved in a bike accident, resulting in a tiny trickle of blood from his temple. This depiction of injury is a significant moment in the narrative.
Does Sharing Sam have scary content?
There is no genuinely frightening content in 'Sharing Sam'. The narrative focuses on themes of friendship and loss rather than horror or terror.
Does Sharing Sam have religious themes?
No religious content is present in 'Sharing Sam'. The search results include references to other works by Katherine Applegate but do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or themes in this specific book.
Does Sharing Sam have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme or plot point in 'Sharing Sam'. The search results do not provide any evidence of racial themes or discussions in the book.
Does Sharing Sam have profanity?
No profanity is present in 'Sharing Sam'. The search results do not indicate any use of strong language within the book itself.
Does Sharing Sam have climate change?
There are no climate themes present in 'Sharing Sam'. The search results focus on other works by Katherine Applegate that address environmental issues but do not relate to this specific book.
Does Sharing Sam have sexual identity?
There are no explicit sexual themes or content in 'Sharing Sam'. The search results mentioning explicit sexual content do not pertain to this book and appear to be misattributed.
Does Sharing Sam have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features characters navigating relationships, it does not promote or challenge traditional gender expectations.
Does Sharing Sam have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book 'Sharing Sam'. The search results primarily reference broader discussions about LGBTQ+ representation in literature and do not provide specific content from this book.
