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This is Not a Test — Content Guide for Parents

By Liv Wigen CarswellFriesenPress2016-06-14ISBN 9781460290088390 pages
This is Not a Test

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Religious themes
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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

Sixteen year old Beth was ignorantly happy. That changed over spring break of her grade eleven year. Her mother kills herself, her boyfriend of over a year becomes abusive and she finds herself falling in love with a boy she just met. Being a teenager is hard enough as it is; add a dead mom to the mix, plus a younger sister to take care of and it becomes a living hell....

Frequently asked questions

  • Is This is Not a Test appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book addresses the heavy themes of suicide and abusive relationships, which are central to the protagonist's struggles. This indicates a moderate level of violence in terms of emotional and psychological impact. The book is described as a zombie apocalypse narrative, which inherently contains elements of fear and suspense, although it is noted to be less graphic compared to typical zombie stories.

  • Does This is Not a Test have violence?

    The book addresses the heavy themes of suicide and abusive relationships, which are central to the protagonist's struggles. This indicates a moderate level of violence in terms of emotional and psychological impact.

  • Does This is Not a Test have scary content?

    The book is described as a zombie apocalypse narrative, which inherently contains elements of fear and suspense, although it is noted to be less graphic compared to typical zombie stories.

  • Does This is Not a Test have religious themes?

    The narrative includes a scene where a character finds solace at church, indicating the presence of Christian themes. The message conveyed is one of love and peaceful living, suggesting a positive framing of religious beliefs.

  • Does This is Not a Test have racial/cultural content?

    No themes related to race or racism were identified in the search results.

  • Does This is Not a Test have profanity?

    No instances of profanity were mentioned in the search results.

  • Does This is Not a Test have climate change?

    No climate-related themes or discussions were found in the search results.

  • Does This is Not a Test have sexual identity?

    No explicit sexual content or themes were detected in the search results.

  • Does This is Not a Test have gender roles?

    No explicit themes related to traditional gender roles or modern feminism were detected in the search results.

  • Does This is Not a Test have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book features a significant relationship between characters Robin and Ramy, which becomes a catalyst for action in the narrative. This suggests LGBTQ+ themes are present and explored within the context of the story.