Time Bomb — Content Guide for Parents
Themes present
Not found
Content themes
Factual summary of themes present in this book. No opinion — just the facts.
Get the full theme breakdown in the app
Detailed evidence, confidence ratings, and source citations for every theme.
Download for iOSExample theme card
Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
A congressman's daughter sick of her cookie-cutter image. A star quarterback with something to hide. A guy who's tired of the star quarterback ignoring his calls. A clarinet player who's done trying to fit in--or trying at all. An orphaned rebel who wants to teach someone a lesson. A guy who wants people to see him, not his religion.
Diana, Frankie, Tad, Cas, Z, and Rashid couldn't be more different, but today, they've all found a reason to come to school a week before the semester starts. Before the morning's over, they'll all be trapped in a building that's been rocked by a bombing. When they hear on the radio that someone inside is the bomber, and planning to set off more explosions, they'll also be looking to one another for answers.
Told from multiple perspectives, Time Bomb is an emotional thriller that will keep readers guessing about who the bomber could be--and what motivated such drastic action.
Frequently asked questions
Is Time Bomb appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The plot revolves around a school bombing, leading to multiple deaths and gory details. The narrative includes discussions of suicide and gun violence, contributing to a high level of violence throughout the story. The narrative presents a chilling scenario where students are trapped during a bombing, creating a tense and frightening atmosphere as they must identify the perpetrator among them.
Does Time Bomb have violence?
The plot revolves around a school bombing, leading to multiple deaths and gory details. The narrative includes discussions of suicide and gun violence, contributing to a high level of violence throughout the story.
Does Time Bomb have scary content?
The narrative presents a chilling scenario where students are trapped during a bombing, creating a tense and frightening atmosphere as they must identify the perpetrator among them.
Does Time Bomb have religious themes?
The story includes a character who is a Muslim boy struggling with how his religion is perceived by intolerant classmates, indicating a theme of religious identity and cultural challenges.
Does Time Bomb have racial/cultural content?
While the book features a diverse group of characters, race is not a central theme or plot element as per the search results.
Does Time Bomb have profanity?
The book contains quite a bit of swearing, although it is noted that the profanity is not deemed inappropriate by some readers.
Does Time Bomb have climate change?
No themes related to climate activism, environmentalism, or denialism are detected in the search results.
Does Time Bomb have sexual identity?
While there is a romantic moment between male characters, the overall content is described as not being sexual in nature, focusing more on the thriller aspects of the plot.
Does Time Bomb have gender roles?
The narrative does not explicitly address traditional or modern gender roles, focusing instead on the thriller and survival aspects of the story.
Does Time Bomb have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features a romantic moment between two male characters, highlighting themes of sexual identity and the challenges of coming out. The narrative explores the risks and gains associated with revealing one's sexual orientation to family and friends.
