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The Pause — Content Guide for Parents

By John LarkinReadHowYouWant.com, Limited2015-05-07ISBN 9781459685178342 pages
The Pause

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

About this book

One moment. One pause. One whole new life. Declan seems to have it all: a family that loves him, friends he's known for years, a beautiful girlfriend he would go to the ends of the earth for. But there's something in Declan's past that just won't go away, that pokes and scratches at his thoughts when he's at his most vulnerable. Declan feels as if nothing will take away that pain that he has buried deep inside for so long. So he makes the only decision he thinks he has left: the decision to end it all. Or does he? As the train approaches and Declan teeters at the edge of the platform, two versions of his life are revealed. In one, Declan watches as his body is destroyed and the lives of those who loved him unravel. In the other, Declan pauses before he jumps. And this makes all the difference. From author of The Shadow Girl, winner of the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards 2012 Prize for Writing for Young Adults, comes a breathtaking new novel that will make you reconsider the road you're travelling and the tracks you're leaving behind.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Pause appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes a depiction of suicide, specifically stating that the character Declan kills himself in a violent manner, highlighting the severity of his mental anguish. No elements of scary content or horror themes are detected in the search results for 'The Pause'.

  • Does The Pause have violence?

    The book includes a depiction of suicide, specifically stating that the character Declan kills himself in a violent manner, highlighting the severity of his mental anguish.

  • Does The Pause have scary content?

    No elements of scary content or horror themes are detected in the search results for 'The Pause'.

  • Does The Pause have religious themes?

    No religious content, practices, or beliefs are present in the narrative of 'The Pause'.

  • Does The Pause have racial/cultural content?

    The search results do not indicate any themes of race or racism as central elements in 'The Pause'.

  • Does The Pause have profanity?

    The dialogue in the book includes instances of strong language, as indicated by the mention of characters expressing themselves in a candid manner.

  • Does The Pause have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental discussions are present in the narrative of 'The Pause'.

  • Does The Pause have sexual identity?

    The narrative touches on issues of sexuality and gender stereotypes, indicating a discussion of these topics in relation to the characters' experiences.

  • Does The Pause have gender roles?

    The book addresses gender stereotypes and the complexities of gender roles, suggesting a critical examination of these issues within the narrative.

  • Does The Pause have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results related to 'The Pause'.