The Turning Hour — Content Guide for Parents

Frequently asked questions

• Is The Turning Hour appropriate for a 7-year-old?

  The book addresses the serious subject of teen suicide but does not depict actual violence between characters. The search results mention violence in unrelated films and other media, but not in the context of 'The Turning Hour'. The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. It deals with serious themes like depression and suicide but does not include elements that would be considered scary. The search results focus on unrelated media that may contain scary elements.

• Does The Turning Hour have violence?

  The book addresses the serious subject of teen suicide but does not depict actual violence between characters. The search results mention violence in unrelated films and other media, but not in the context of 'The Turning Hour'.

• Does The Turning Hour have scary content?

  The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. It deals with serious themes like depression and suicide but does not include elements that would be considered scary. The search results focus on unrelated media that may contain scary elements.

• Does The Turning Hour have religious themes?

  No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results reference various unrelated topics about religion and other works, but do not indicate any religious practices or beliefs within 'The Turning Hour'.

• Does The Turning Hour have racial/cultural content?

  There are no explicit racial themes or discussions in 'The Turning Hour'. The search results mention race in the context of unrelated topics and media, but do not indicate that race is a central theme in this book.

• Does The Turning Hour have profanity?

  No profanity is present in the book. The search results discuss profanity in other unrelated works, but there is no indication of such language in 'The Turning Hour'.

• Does The Turning Hour have climate change?

  There are no climate themes present in 'The Turning Hour'. The search results include unrelated discussions about climate but do not indicate any environmental themes in the book.

• Does The Turning Hour have sexual identity?

  There is no sexual content in 'The Turning Hour'. The search results reference sexual themes in unrelated films and discussions, but do not indicate any sexual content within the book itself.

• Does The Turning Hour have gender roles?

  The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It focuses on personal struggles and recovery from suicide rather than gender dynamics. The search results reference gender roles in unrelated contexts.

• Does The Turning Hour have lgbtq+ themes?

  No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book 'The Turning Hour' by Shelley Fraser Mickle. The search results primarily reference unrelated LGBTQ+ content and do not provide evidence of LGBTQ+ representation in this specific book.