Traffick — 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
In her bestselling novel, Tricks, Ellen Hopkins introduced us to five memorable characters tackling these enormous questions: Eden, the preacher’s daughter who turns tricks in Vegas and is helped into a child prostitution rescue; Seth, the gay farm boy disowned by his father who finds himself without money or resources other than his own body; Whitney, the privileged kid coaxed into the life by a pimp and whose dreams are ruined in a heroin haze; Ginger, who runs away from home with her girlfriend and is arrested for soliciting an undercover cop; and Cody, whose gambling habit forces him into the life, but who is shot and left for dead.
And now, in Traffick, these five are faced with the toughest question of all: Is there a way out? How these five teenagers face the aftermath of their decisions and experiences is the soul of this story that exposes the dark, ferocious underbelly of the child trafficking trade. Heartwrenching and hopeful, Traffick takes us on five separate but intertwined journeys through the painful challenges of recovery, rehabilitation, and renewal to forgiveness and love. All the way home.
Frequently asked questions
Is Traffick appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes themes of violence associated with sex trafficking, as it portrays the harsh realities faced by teens, including physical and emotional abuse. Characters struggle with the aftermath of their experiences in a violent environment. The book deals with dark themes surrounding sex trafficking and the associated dangers, which may be considered frightening or disturbing for some readers.
Does Traffick have violence?
The narrative includes themes of violence associated with sex trafficking, as it portrays the harsh realities faced by teens, including physical and emotional abuse. Characters struggle with the aftermath of their experiences in a violent environment.
Does Traffick have scary content?
The book deals with dark themes surrounding sex trafficking and the associated dangers, which may be considered frightening or disturbing for some readers.
Does Traffick have religious themes?
No religious themes or content detected in the search results.
Does Traffick have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racism or racial themes detected in the search results.
Does Traffick have profanity?
No explicit mention of profanity detected in the search results.
Does Traffick have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results.
Does Traffick have sexual identity?
The book addresses sex trafficking and includes themes of sexual exploitation. It portrays the consequences of poor decisions related to sex and drugs that the characters face.
Does Traffick have gender roles?
The book is framed as a feminist work, focusing on the experiences of both male and female characters involved in sex trafficking. It highlights issues of gender and power dynamics within the context of exploitation.
Does Traffick have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features Seth, a gay farm boy who is part of the narrative exploring the lives of teens involved in sex trafficking. It is described as a feminist work that addresses the challenges faced by both male and female victims of trafficking.
