Tree. Table. Book. — 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
Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is . . . well . . . in a little trouble of late. She's elderly, sure, but she's always been on her game, the best friend any girl struggling to fit in could ever have. The Sophies drink tea, have strong opinions about pretty much everything, and love each other dearly. Now it seems the elder Sophie is having memory problems, burning teakettles, and forgetting just about everything. It looks like her son is going to come and get her and steal her away forever. Young Sophie isn't having that. Not one bit. So she sets out to help elder Sophie's memory, with the aid of her neighborhood friends Ralphie and Oliver. But when she opens the floodgates of elder Sophie's memories, she winds up listening to stories that will illustrate just how much there is to know about her dear friend, stories of war, hunger, cruelty, and ultimately love.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tree. Table. Book. appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes a mention of the Nazi occupation of a Polish village during World War II, which introduces themes of historical violence and trauma, although it is not depicted graphically. There are no genuinely frightening elements in the book. The themes of dementia and historical trauma are handled sensitively and are not intended to scare readers.
Does Tree. Table. Book. have violence?
The narrative includes a mention of the Nazi occupation of a Polish village during World War II, which introduces themes of historical violence and trauma, although it is not depicted graphically.
Does Tree. Table. Book. have scary content?
There are no genuinely frightening elements in the book. The themes of dementia and historical trauma are handled sensitively and are not intended to scare readers.
Does Tree. Table. Book. have religious themes?
The book includes references to the Holocaust, where the elder Sophie escaped by hiding with a Christian family. This aspect introduces elements of Christian faith in the context of survival during a historical tragedy.
Does Tree. Table. Book. have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme in the book. The story focuses on the friendship between two characters of different ages and backgrounds without addressing racial issues explicitly.
Does Tree. Table. Book. have profanity?
The book contains mild profanity, including words like 'dorky' and a partially obscured curse word ('D*** it all!'). This is noted in reviews but does not dominate the narrative.
Does Tree. Table. Book. have climate change?
There are no themes related to climate or environmental issues present in the book. The focus is on personal relationships and historical context.
Does Tree. Table. Book. have sexual identity?
There is no sexual content in the book. Reviews indicate that the book does not contain romance or sexual themes.
Does Tree. Table. Book. have gender roles?
The book features a friendship between an eleven-year-old girl and an eighty-eight-year-old woman but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative centers on their relationship rather than gender dynamics.
Does Tree. Table. Book. have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book. While there are mentions of a same-sex couple in reviews, it is not a central theme or plot point in the narrative itself.
