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The Packing House — Content Guide for Parents

By G. Donald CribbsShaw Callaghan Limited2022-04-07ISBN 9781913615567312 pages
The Packing House

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Violence
Scary content
Religious themes
Sexual identity

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Religious themes

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

About this book

"When sixteen-year-old Joel Scrivener has a raging nightmare in study hall and someone records it on their phone, he awakens to a living nightmare where everyone knows the secret he's avoided for ten years. Reeling from a series of bullying incidents posted on YouTube and an ill-timed mid-year move, Joel takes to the woods, leaving the bullies and his broken home behind. However, life as a runaway isn't easy. Joel finds it difficult to navigate break-ins, wrestle hallucinations, and elude capture. He races to figure out who his dream-world attacker could be, piecing clues together with flashes of remembered images that play endlessly inside his head. Besides these images, the one constant thought occupying Joel's mind is Amber Walker, the girl he's been in love with for years. Amber sees little beyond the broken boy Joel has become, despite the letters they've written back and forth to each other. But Joel is stronger and more resilient than he looks, and it's time he convinces Amber of this fact, before he runs out of chances with her for good."--Publisher's description.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Packing House appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative addresses themes of childhood sexual abuse, which is a significant aspect of the story. This includes the protagonist recovering memories of being raped, indicating a serious level of violence. The protagonist experiences horrific nightmares related to past trauma, which adds a psychological horror element to the narrative. The themes of childhood sexual abuse contribute to a sense of dread.

  • Does The Packing House have violence?

    The narrative addresses themes of childhood sexual abuse, which is a significant aspect of the story. This includes the protagonist recovering memories of being raped, indicating a serious level of violence.

  • Does The Packing House have scary content?

    The protagonist experiences horrific nightmares related to past trauma, which adds a psychological horror element to the narrative. The themes of childhood sexual abuse contribute to a sense of dread.

  • Does The Packing House have religious themes?

    The book includes elements of Christianity, including Bible quotes, as part of its narrative. This suggests that religious beliefs play a role in the story.

  • Does The Packing House have racial/cultural content?

    No race or racism themes detected in the search results. The narrative does not focus on racial issues.

  • Does The Packing House have profanity?

    No references to profanity were found in the search results related to 'The Packing House'.

  • Does The Packing House have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results. The narrative does not address environmental issues.

  • Does The Packing House have sexual identity?

    The book deals with the theme of child sexual abuse, making it a central element of the narrative. This subject matter is sensitive and involves discussions around sexual trauma.

  • Does The Packing House have gender roles?

    No explicit gender roles or discussions about gender dynamics were identified in the search results for 'The Packing House'.

  • Does The Packing House have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results related to 'The Packing House'. The narrative does not mention LGBTQ+ characters or themes.