The Art of Breaking Things — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Weekends are for partying with friends while trying to survive the mindnumbingness that is high school. The countdown to graduation is on, and Skye has her sights set on escaping to art school and not looking back.
But her party-first-ask-questions-later lifestyle starts to crumble when her mom rekindles her romance with the man who betrayed Skye's boundaries when he was supposed to be protecting her. She was too young to understand what was happening at the time, but now she doesn't know whether to run as far away from him as possible or give up her dreams to save her little sister. The only problem is that no one knows what he did to her. How can she reveal the secret she's guarded for so long?
With the help of her best friend and the only boy she's ever trusted, Skye might just find the courage she needs to let her art speak for her when she's out of words. After years of hiding her past, she must become her own best ally.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Art of Breaking Things appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book addresses themes of childhood sexual assault, including explicit incidents where the protagonist is unable to give consent due to intoxication. This aspect is central to the narrative. The book explores the psychological impact of sexual assault and the fear associated with the perpetrator re-entering the protagonist's life, which may be unsettling for some readers.
Does The Art of Breaking Things have violence?
The book addresses themes of childhood sexual assault, including explicit incidents where the protagonist is unable to give consent due to intoxication. This aspect is central to the narrative.
Does The Art of Breaking Things have scary content?
The book explores the psychological impact of sexual assault and the fear associated with the perpetrator re-entering the protagonist's life, which may be unsettling for some readers.
Does The Art of Breaking Things have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are present in the narrative of the book. The content focuses on personal trauma and healing.
Does The Art of Breaking Things have racial/cultural content?
The search results indicate that all characters are assumed to be white, and there are no discussions of race or racism as central themes in the book.
Does The Art of Breaking Things have profanity?
No specific instances of profanity are mentioned in the search results related to the book. The focus is on serious themes rather than language.
Does The Art of Breaking Things have climate change?
There are no references to climate themes or environmental issues in the search results related to the book.
Does The Art of Breaking Things have sexual identity?
The narrative includes explicit references to sexual assault, detailing incidents where the protagonist is pressured into sexual situations while intoxicated. This is a significant theme in the book.
Does The Art of Breaking Things have gender roles?
The search results do not indicate any specific framing of gender roles. The focus is primarily on personal trauma and recovery rather than gender expectations.
Does The Art of Breaking Things have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results related to the book. The focus is primarily on issues of sexual assault and trauma.
