The Lucky List — 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
Emily and her mom were always lucky. But Emily’s mom’s luck ran out three years ago when she succumbed to cancer, and nothing has felt right for Emily since.
Now, the summer before her senior year, things are getting worse. Not only has Emily wrecked things with her boyfriend Matt, who her mom adored, but her dad is selling the house she grew up in and giving her mom’s belongings away. Soon, she’ll have no connections left to Mom but her lucky quarter. And with her best friend away for the summer and her other friends taking her ex’s side, the only person she has to talk to about it is Blake, the swoony new girl she barely knows.
But that’s when Emily finds the list—her mom’s senior year summer bucket list—buried in a box in the back of her closet. When Blake suggests that Emily take it on as a challenge, the pair set off on a journey to tick each box and help Emily face her fears before everything changes. As they go further down the list, Emily finally begins to feel close to her mom again, but her bond with Blake starts to deepen, too, into something she wasn’t expecting. Suddenly Emily must face another fear: accepting the secret part of herself she never got a chance to share with the person who knew her best.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Lucky List appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence detected in the narrative of 'The Lucky List'. The story focuses on personal growth and self-discovery rather than violent themes. No scary content detected in the narrative of 'The Lucky List'. The focus is on personal and emotional challenges rather than fear-inducing elements.
Does The Lucky List have violence?
No violence detected in the narrative of 'The Lucky List'. The story focuses on personal growth and self-discovery rather than violent themes.
Does The Lucky List have scary content?
No scary content detected in the narrative of 'The Lucky List'. The focus is on personal and emotional challenges rather than fear-inducing elements.
Does The Lucky List have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the narrative of 'The Lucky List'.
Does The Lucky List have racial/cultural content?
No race or racism themes detected in the narrative of 'The Lucky List'. The story does not center around racial issues.
Does The Lucky List have profanity?
The book contains mild profanity, including words such as 'hell', 'dick', 'ass', and instances of stronger language like 'f--k'.
Does The Lucky List have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the narrative of 'The Lucky List'. The story does not address environmental issues.
Does The Lucky List have sexual identity?
The book addresses themes of sexuality as the protagonist grapples with her identity and coming out. It explores the emotional aspects of these experiences in a relatable manner.
Does The Lucky List have gender roles?
No explicit traditional or modern gender roles detected in the narrative of 'The Lucky List'. The focus is primarily on personal relationships and self-discovery.
Does The Lucky List have lgbtq+ themes?
The narrative of 'The Lucky List' centers around a coming-of-age story that includes themes of discovering sexuality and self-awareness. It showcases a queer love story, highlighting the evolution of friendships and relationships, particularly between two female characters.
