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Solo — Content Guide for Parents

By Kwame Alexander, Mary Rand HessBlink2017ISBN 9780310091592458 pages
Solo

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Religious themes

PRESENT

Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Seventeen-year-old Blade endeavors to resolve painful issues from his past and navigate the challenges of his former rockstar father's addictions, scathing tabloid rumors, and a protected secret that threatens his own identity.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Solo appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes scenes of violence such as an adult smashing items while intoxicated and mentions a fight between adults and the murder of a singer's mother, both occurring off-page. No scary content or elements are identified in the search results for 'Solo'.

  • Does Solo have violence?

    The book includes scenes of violence such as an adult smashing items while intoxicated and mentions a fight between adults and the murder of a singer's mother, both occurring off-page.

  • Does Solo have scary content?

    No scary content or elements are identified in the search results for 'Solo'.

  • Does Solo have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are present in the narrative of 'Solo'.

  • Does Solo have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme or plot element in 'Solo', as indicated by the search results.

  • Does Solo have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the search results related to 'Solo'.

  • Does Solo have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions related to environmental issues are present in the narrative of 'Solo'.

  • Does Solo have sexual identity?

    The narrative includes typical teen romance with kissing and discussions about groupies and adult male characters with multiple sexual partners, but no overt sexual situations are depicted.

  • Does Solo have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles or themes related to gender expectations are mentioned in the search results for 'Solo'.

  • Does Solo have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'Solo' by Kwame Alexander.