Tricks: Library Edition — 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
“When all choice is taken from you, life becomes a game of survival." Five teenagers from different parts of the country. Three girls. Two guys. Four straight. One gay. Some rich. Some poor. Some from great families. Some with no one at all. All living their lives as best they can, but all searching . . . for freedom, safety, community, family, love. What they don't expect, though, is all that can happen when those powerful little words “I love you” are said for all the wrong reasons. Five moving stories remain separate at first, then interweave to tell a larger, powerful story, a story about making choices, taking leaps of faith, falling down, and growing up. A story about kids figuring out what sex and love are all about, at all costs, while asking themselves, “Can I ever feel okay about myself?”
Frequently asked questions
Is Tricks: Library Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains graphic depictions of violence, including sexual assault, child abuse, and brief gun violence. These elements contribute to the intense and gritty portrayal of the lives of the characters involved in prostitution. While the book contains intense and gritty themes, it does not feature genuinely frightening content that would cause fear or distress. The focus is more on the harsh realities of the characters' lives rather than horror elements.
Does Tricks: Library Edition have violence?
The book contains graphic depictions of violence, including sexual assault, child abuse, and brief gun violence. These elements contribute to the intense and gritty portrayal of the lives of the characters involved in prostitution.
Does Tricks: Library Edition have scary content?
While the book contains intense and gritty themes, it does not feature genuinely frightening content that would cause fear or distress. The focus is more on the harsh realities of the characters' lives rather than horror elements.
Does Tricks: Library Edition have religious themes?
The book includes references to conservative Christian characters who hold traditional beliefs about relationships and marriage. The narrative critiques these beliefs through the experiences of the characters, particularly in how they navigate their identities and relationships.
Does Tricks: Library Edition have racial/cultural content?
The search results do not indicate any explicit discussions of race or racism as a central theme in the book. The characters are described as archetypical without a focus on racial issues.
Does Tricks: Library Edition have profanity?
The book contains some use of profanity, including the F-word and other crude language, which reflects the gritty nature of the characters' lives and experiences.
Does Tricks: Library Edition have climate change?
There are no references to climate themes or environmental issues in the book's narrative. The content focuses on personal and social issues rather than environmental concerns.
Does Tricks: Library Edition have sexual identity?
The narrative explicitly addresses themes of teen prostitution and includes graphic depictions of sexual acts, including trading sex for money and drugs. It portrays the harsh realities faced by the characters in their sexual experiences.
Does Tricks: Library Edition have gender roles?
The book features characters with varying gender identities and roles, but it does not actively discuss or critique gender roles as a central theme. The focus is primarily on the characters' personal struggles rather than gender dynamics.
Does Tricks: Library Edition have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features two queer characters: Seth, who is gay, and Ginger, who is a lesbian. The narrative explores their experiences and challenges related to their sexual identities. This inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters and themes is a significant aspect of the story.
