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The Sacred Circle of the Hula Hoop — Content Guide for Parents

By Kathy Kennedy TappMargaret K. McElderry Books1989ISBN 9780689504617180 pages
The Sacred Circle of the Hula Hoop

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Violence
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

In the early 1960's, thirteen-year-old Robin tries, in a variety of ways, to unravel the mystery behind her older sister's dramatic change of personality and attempted suicide.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Sacred Circle of the Hula Hoop appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative addresses childhood sexual abuse, which is a significant and serious theme in the story. This indicates the presence of violence in the form of abuse that affects the characters, particularly the older sister, Jen. While the book addresses serious themes such as mental illness and abuse, there is no indication of genuinely frightening content that would cause fear or distress. The focus is on emotional and psychological struggles rather than horror.

  • Does The Sacred Circle of the Hula Hoop have violence?

    The narrative addresses childhood sexual abuse, which is a significant and serious theme in the story. This indicates the presence of violence in the form of abuse that affects the characters, particularly the older sister, Jen.

  • Does The Sacred Circle of the Hula Hoop have scary content?

    While the book addresses serious themes such as mental illness and abuse, there is no indication of genuinely frightening content that would cause fear or distress. The focus is on emotional and psychological struggles rather than horror.

  • Does The Sacred Circle of the Hula Hoop have religious themes?

    The book includes themes of rebellion against Catholicism, indicating a critique of religious beliefs as part of the narrative. This suggests that religion, specifically Catholicism, plays a role in the story's exploration of the characters' struggles.

  • Does The Sacred Circle of the Hula Hoop have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit references to race or racism in the search results. The narrative does not appear to focus on racial themes or issues.

  • Does The Sacred Circle of the Hula Hoop have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the search results, and there is no indication that the book contains any inappropriate language.

  • Does The Sacred Circle of the Hula Hoop have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental issues are mentioned in the search results. The narrative does not appear to address climate or environmental topics.

  • Does The Sacred Circle of the Hula Hoop have sexual identity?

    The book deals with the topic of childhood sexual abuse, which is a central element of the plot and significantly impacts the characters' development and relationships.

  • Does The Sacred Circle of the Hula Hoop have gender roles?

    The search results do not indicate that the book actively discusses or critiques gender roles. While it features female characters, the focus is primarily on personal and familial struggles rather than gender dynamics.

  • Does The Sacred Circle of the Hula Hoop have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book. The search results do not provide any evidence of LGBTQ+ content in the narrative of 'The Sacred Circle of the Hula Hoop.'