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The House You Pass on the Way — Content Guide for Parents

By Jacqueline Woodson2008-04-18ISBN 9781435244115112 pages
The House You Pass on the Way

Themes present

Violence
Racial/cultural content
Sexual identity
LGBTQ+ themes

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Content themes

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Violence

PRESENTmedium

The story references Staggerlee's grandparents who were killed in a bombing, indicating a background of violence in her family history. However, the violence is not a central theme of the narrative.

Scary content

Not foundhigh

No elements of scary content or themes detected in the narrative of the book.

Religious themes

Not foundhigh

No religious content or themes detected in the narrative of the book.

Racial/cultural content

PRESENThigh

The book features a biracial protagonist, Staggerlee, and explores themes of race and identity, particularly in the context of her experiences in an all-black town.

Profanity

Not foundhigh

No profanity detected in the search results related to the book's narrative.

Climate change

Not foundhigh

No climate-related themes or discussions detected in the narrative of the book.

Sexual identity

PRESENThigh

The narrative addresses Staggerlee's emerging sexual preference and her feelings towards another girl, which are central to her character development and self-discovery.

Gender roles

Not foundhigh

No specific gender roles or themes related to traditional or modern gender roles detected in the narrative.

LGBTQ+ themes

PRESENThigh

The book features a protagonist, Staggerlee, who grapples with her sexual identity and attraction to other girls. The narrative includes discussions about sexual preference and the complexities of being a teenager exploring these feelings.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is The House You Pass on the Way appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The story references Staggerlee's grandparents who were killed in a bombing, indicating a background of violence in her family history. However, the violence is not a central theme of the narrative. No elements of scary content or themes detected in the narrative of the book.

  • Does The House You Pass on the Way have violence?

    The story references Staggerlee's grandparents who were killed in a bombing, indicating a background of violence in her family history. However, the violence is not a central theme of the narrative.

  • Does The House You Pass on the Way have scary content?

    No elements of scary content or themes detected in the narrative of the book.

  • Does The House You Pass on the Way have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes detected in the narrative of the book.

  • Does The House You Pass on the Way have racial/cultural content?

    The book features a biracial protagonist, Staggerlee, and explores themes of race and identity, particularly in the context of her experiences in an all-black town.

  • Does The House You Pass on the Way have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results related to the book's narrative.

  • Does The House You Pass on the Way have climate change?

    No climate-related themes or discussions detected in the narrative of the book.

  • Does The House You Pass on the Way have sexual identity?

    The narrative addresses Staggerlee's emerging sexual preference and her feelings towards another girl, which are central to her character development and self-discovery.

  • Does The House You Pass on the Way have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles or themes related to traditional or modern gender roles detected in the narrative.

  • Does The House You Pass on the Way have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book features a protagonist, Staggerlee, who grapples with her sexual identity and attraction to other girls. The narrative includes discussions about sexual preference and the complexities of being a teenager exploring these feelings.