The Simonverse Novels 3-Book Box Set Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, the Upside of Unrequited, and Leah on the Offbeat — 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
Welcome to the "Simonverse"--three interconnected novels full of heart and humor, romance and friendship, by #1 New York Times bestselling author Becky Albertalli. This box set of three beloved Becky Albertalli paperbacks makes a great gift!
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight.
The Upside of Unrequited
Molly Peskin-Suso knows all about unrequited love. She can't stomach the idea of rejection, so she's careful. Fat girls always have to be careful. There's only one problem: Molly's adorable coworker, Reid.
Leah on the Offbeat
Leah Burke doesn't know what to do when her rock-solid group of friends starts to fracture near the end of senior year. It's especially hard when she realizes she might be in love with one of them.
Plus don't miss Yes No Maybe So, Becky Albertalli's and Aisha Saeed's heartwarming and hilarious new novel, coming in 2020!
Frequently asked questions
Is The Simonverse Novels 3-Book Box Set Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, the Upside of Unrequited, and Leah on the Offbeat appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story includes incidents of bullying faced by the main character after coming out as gay, but there is no physical violence depicted. No scary content detected in the narrative of the books.
Does The Simonverse Novels 3-Book Box Set Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, the Upside of Unrequited, and Leah on the Offbeat have violence?
The story includes incidents of bullying faced by the main character after coming out as gay, but there is no physical violence depicted.
Does The Simonverse Novels 3-Book Box Set Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, the Upside of Unrequited, and Leah on the Offbeat have scary content?
No scary content detected in the narrative of the books.
Does The Simonverse Novels 3-Book Box Set Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, the Upside of Unrequited, and Leah on the Offbeat have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the narrative of the books.
Does The Simonverse Novels 3-Book Box Set Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, the Upside of Unrequited, and Leah on the Offbeat have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racism or racial themes detected in the narrative of the books.
Does The Simonverse Novels 3-Book Box Set Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, the Upside of Unrequited, and Leah on the Offbeat have profanity?
The book contains swearing and discussions of sexuality, which are noted as making it more suitable for older teens or mature younger readers.
Does The Simonverse Novels 3-Book Box Set Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, the Upside of Unrequited, and Leah on the Offbeat have climate change?
No climate-related themes detected in the narrative of the books.
Does The Simonverse Novels 3-Book Box Set Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, the Upside of Unrequited, and Leah on the Offbeat have sexual identity?
The narrative includes mature themes related to sexuality, including discussions of romantic relationships between same-sex characters and the complexities of coming out.
Does The Simonverse Novels 3-Book Box Set Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, the Upside of Unrequited, and Leah on the Offbeat have gender roles?
No specific gender role themes detected in the narrative of the books.
Does The Simonverse Novels 3-Book Box Set Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, the Upside of Unrequited, and Leah on the Offbeat have lgbtq+ themes?
The series centers on LGBTQ+ themes, particularly focusing on a gay teenager's journey of identity and romance. It normalizes LGBTQ+ experiences and includes discussions about coming out and relationships between same-sex individuals.
