Turning Twelve (A Graphic Novel) — Content Guide for Parents
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- ReligionSupportingChristian
- Gender rolesSupportingChallenges traditional roles
- Gender & orientationCentral
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- Violence
- Scary content
- Race & culture
- Climate
- Sexual content
Couldn't confirm
- Profanity
- Profanity: The sources do not say anything about the book's language.
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Religion
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
A BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
“Twelve cheers for Turning Twelve! Readers will root for Katie as she navigates seventh grade and stays true to her own heart.” —Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic
“This book will appeal to fans of Raina Telgemeier, Kayla Miller, and Shannon Hale who are searching for their next favorite read.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
What if a friend...is more than a friend?
Katie can't wait to turn twelve--pool parties! babysitting! friends! But sometimes it feels like there's so much new stuff she can barely keep up. First Job? (Yes!) Unfair dress codes? (No way!) Make up (Okay?!) Shaving? (Uh…!)
Maybe growing up isn't as much fun as she had expected. But one thing does seem right--her new friend, Grace. Could Katie have a crush on another girl? Katie knows not everyone around her will approve...which is kind of scary. She might not be ready to tell anyone yet, and that’s fine...but can Katie stay true to herself and embrace the person she's growing up to be?
Frequently asked questions
Is Turning Twelve (A Graphic Novel) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Katie is homeschooled and goes to a church youth group, and she questions what her church teaches about modesty and gay people. Katie pushes back on church youth group dress codes and ideas about marriage and gender roles that apply to girls but not boys.
Does Turning Twelve (A Graphic Novel) have violence?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Turning Twelve (A Graphic Novel) have scary content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Turning Twelve (A Graphic Novel) have religion?
Found (Supporting, Christian): Katie is homeschooled and goes to a church youth group, and she questions what her church teaches about modesty and gay people.
Does Turning Twelve (A Graphic Novel) have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Turning Twelve (A Graphic Novel) have profanity?
Couldn't confirm: The sources do not say anything about the book's language.
Does Turning Twelve (A Graphic Novel) have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Turning Twelve (A Graphic Novel) have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Turning Twelve (A Graphic Novel) have gender roles?
Found (Supporting, Challenges traditional roles): Katie pushes back on church youth group dress codes and ideas about marriage and gender roles that apply to girls but not boys.
Does Turning Twelve (A Graphic Novel) have gender & orientation?
Found (Central): Katie, a twelve-year-old girl, realizes she has a crush on another girl and wonders how to be herself in a community that may not accept it.
