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The Lines We Cross — Content Guide for Parents

By Randa Abdel-FattahScholastic Inc.2017-05-09ISBN 9781338118674400 pages
The Lines We Cross

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

About this book

A remarkable story about the power of tolerance from one of the most important voices in contemporary Muslim literature, critically acclaimed author Randa Abdel-Fattah.

Michael likes to hang out with his friends and play with the latest graphic design software. His parents drag him to rallies held by their anti-immigrant group, which rails against the tide of refugees flooding the country. And it all makes sense to Michael.Until Mina, a beautiful girl from the other side of the protest lines, shows up at his school, and turns out to be funny, smart -- and a Muslim refugee from Afghanistan. Suddenly, his parents' politics seem much more complicated.Mina has had a long and dangerous journey fleeing her besieged home in Afghanistan, and now faces a frigid reception at her new prep school, where she is on scholarship. As tensions rise, lines are drawn. Michael has to decide where he stands. Mina has to protect herself and her family. Both have to choose what they want their world to look like.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Lines We Cross appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is explicitly mentioned in the search results. The narrative focuses on personal and political conflicts rather than physical violence. No scary content or themes are identified in the search results. The focus remains on social issues and personal growth.

  • Does The Lines We Cross have violence?

    No violence is explicitly mentioned in the search results. The narrative focuses on personal and political conflicts rather than physical violence.

  • Does The Lines We Cross have scary content?

    No scary content or themes are identified in the search results. The focus remains on social issues and personal growth.

  • Does The Lines We Cross have religious themes?

    The book features a Muslim protagonist, Mina, and explores themes related to her identity and experiences as a Muslim in a politically charged environment. It addresses Islamophobia and the challenges faced by Muslim communities.

  • Does The Lines We Cross have racial/cultural content?

    The book addresses themes of race and racism, particularly through the lens of Mina's experiences as a Muslim immigrant and the Islamophobic attitudes of Michael's family. It critiques these societal issues.

  • Does The Lines We Cross have profanity?

    There is mention of some swearing in the book, but specific instances or severity are not detailed in the search results.

  • Does The Lines We Cross have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions are present in the search results related to 'The Lines We Cross'.

  • Does The Lines We Cross have sexual identity?

    The search results indicate that there is no sexual content in the book, with one source explicitly stating there is no sex at all.

  • Does The Lines We Cross have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles or themes are highlighted in the search results. The narrative centers on personal and political conflicts rather than gender dynamics.

  • Does The Lines We Cross have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'The Lines We Cross'. The focus is primarily on the romance between the main characters and their differing political views.