The Weight of Blood — 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
* AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * INDIE BESTSELLER * JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION * KIDS' INDIE NEXT LIST PICK * NPR BEST PICK * KIRKUS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR *
New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson ramps up the horror and tackles America's history and legacy of racism in this suspenseful YA novel following a biracial teenager as her Georgia high school hosts its first integrated prom.
When Springville residents--at least the ones still alive--are questioned about what happened on prom night, they all have the same explanation . . . Maddy did it.
An outcast at her small-town Georgia high school, Madison Washington has always been a teasing target for bullies. And she's dealt with it because she has more pressing problems to manage. Until the morning a surprise rainstorm reveals her most closely kept secret: Maddy is biracial. She has been passing for white her entire life at the behest of her fanatical white father, Thomas Washington.
After a viral bullying video pulls back the curtain on Springville High's racist roots, student leaders come up with a plan to change their image: host the school's first integrated prom as a show of unity. The popular white class president convinces her Black superstar quarterback boyfriend to ask Maddy to be his date, leaving Maddy wondering if it's possible to have a normal life.
But some of her classmates aren't done with her just yet. And what they don't know is that Maddy still has another secret . . . one that will cost them all their lives.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Weight of Blood appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes scenes of violence, such as a girl using supernatural powers for revenge that results in the deaths of other students and faculty. There are also mentions of attempted murder and child abuse. The book is described as a horror retelling of Stephen King's 'Carrie', featuring psychological and gruesome elements that create a suspenseful atmosphere. It includes themes of revenge and racial injustice, contributing to its horror elements.
Does The Weight of Blood have violence?
The book includes scenes of violence, such as a girl using supernatural powers for revenge that results in the deaths of other students and faculty. There are also mentions of attempted murder and child abuse.
Does The Weight of Blood have scary content?
The book is described as a horror retelling of Stephen King's 'Carrie', featuring psychological and gruesome elements that create a suspenseful atmosphere. It includes themes of revenge and racial injustice, contributing to its horror elements.
Does The Weight of Blood have religious themes?
No religious content or themes are detected in the search results for 'The Weight of Blood'.
Does The Weight of Blood have racial/cultural content?
The story addresses themes of racism, including a protest against racism in the school and community. It explores internalized and externalized anti-Blackness through the protagonist's experiences and her father's abusive beliefs about race.
Does The Weight of Blood have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the search results for 'The Weight of Blood'.
Does The Weight of Blood have climate change?
No climate-related themes or content are detected in the search results for 'The Weight of Blood'.
Does The Weight of Blood have sexual identity?
The narrative contains sexual content, including instances of teenage couples engaging in sexual acts in a car and a closed store. Additionally, there are themes of abuse and strict parental control regarding sexuality.
Does The Weight of Blood have gender roles?
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Does The Weight of Blood have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'The Weight of Blood'.
