Shining on 11 Star Authors' Illuminating Stories — 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
Featuring powerful stories by Lois Lowry, Meg Rosoff, Meg Cabot, Melvin Burgess, Sue Limb, and more. . . .
A portion of the money generated from the sale of this book will benefit CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation and Children's Oncology Group, partners in the search for a cure for childhood cancer.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shining on 11 Star Authors' Illuminating Stories appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence detected in the book. The stories focus on personal challenges and emotional growth rather than physical conflict. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The stories deal with emotional and personal challenges rather than horror or trauma.
Does Shining on 11 Star Authors' Illuminating Stories have violence?
No violence detected in the book. The stories focus on personal challenges and emotional growth rather than physical conflict.
Does Shining on 11 Star Authors' Illuminating Stories have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The stories deal with emotional and personal challenges rather than horror or trauma.
Does Shining on 11 Star Authors' Illuminating Stories have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. While the author has a Protestant background, this personal information does not relate to the book's narrative.
Does Shining on 11 Star Authors' Illuminating Stories have racial/cultural content?
While the collection includes British authors, race is not a central theme or plot point in the stories. The focus is on personal and emotional experiences.
Does Shining on 11 Star Authors' Illuminating Stories have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the book. The focus is on sexual references rather than explicit language.
Does Shining on 11 Star Authors' Illuminating Stories have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are discussed in the book. The stories focus on personal growth and social challenges.
Does Shining on 11 Star Authors' Illuminating Stories have sexual identity?
The book contains numerous sexual references, including discussions about a homosexual teen and other sexual situations, which are integral to the coming-of-age themes presented in the stories.
Does Shining on 11 Star Authors' Illuminating Stories have gender roles?
The book addresses various personal challenges, including coming out and family dynamics, but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. Themes of identity and acceptance are present without a specific focus on gender roles.
Does Shining on 11 Star Authors' Illuminating Stories have lgbtq+ themes?
The book includes references to a homosexual teen and other sexual themes, such as French-kissing and suggestive dialogue. These elements are part of the coming-of-age stories that explore personal identity and relationships.
