The Bewitching Hour (A Tara Prequel) — 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
Tara Maclay isn’t thrilled to be starting her senior year of high school in a new town. But if she can just keep her head down, then maybe she can make it through this year in Hellborne, Vermont without the town living up to its name.
Of course, her plan falls apart immediately, as dead students start turning up around her, and she’s suddenly voted Most Likely To Have Murdered Them by the rest of the senior class. Oh, and the fellow new girl Tara’s crushing on? Turns out to be a witch-hunter.
. . . So maybe it’s not the worst thing that Tara’s magic is majorly malfunctioning.
As the body count rises, Tara has to overcome her fears, reconnect with her magic, and cast herself in a more central role to save the town—even if it means putting her new relationship at risk.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Bewitching Hour (A Tara Prequel) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative involves mysterious murders and a nefarious mystery, suggesting a plot with elements of violence, although the specific details of violence are not extensively described. The book includes elements of mystery and a chilling atmosphere, which may be considered scary, especially with the context of murders and witchcraft.
Does The Bewitching Hour (A Tara Prequel) have violence?
The narrative involves mysterious murders and a nefarious mystery, suggesting a plot with elements of violence, although the specific details of violence are not extensively described.
Does The Bewitching Hour (A Tara Prequel) have scary content?
The book includes elements of mystery and a chilling atmosphere, which may be considered scary, especially with the context of murders and witchcraft.
Does The Bewitching Hour (A Tara Prequel) have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does The Bewitching Hour (A Tara Prequel) have racial/cultural content?
While there are mentions of characters of different races, race is not a central theme or plot element in the book.
Does The Bewitching Hour (A Tara Prequel) have profanity?
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Does The Bewitching Hour (A Tara Prequel) have climate change?
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Does The Bewitching Hour (A Tara Prequel) have sexual identity?
No explicit sexual content is mentioned in the search results, and the focus is primarily on the romantic relationship rather than sexual themes.
Does The Bewitching Hour (A Tara Prequel) have gender roles?
No specific gender roles are highlighted in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does The Bewitching Hour (A Tara Prequel) have lgbtq+ themes?
The book is a prequel featuring Tara Maclay, a character known as a lesbian icon from 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' It includes a star-crossed sapphic romance, indicating a focus on LGBTQ+ themes.
