Under the Wolf, Under the Dog — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Alternately heartbreaking and starkly humorous, this teenager's brutal story of escape and desire for redemption is masterfully told by award-winning writer and film director Adam Rapp.
I'm what they call a Gray Grouper. The Red Groupers are the junkies and the Blue Groupers are the suicide kids.
Steve Nugent is in a facility called Burnstone Grove. It's a place for kids who are addicts, like Shannon Lynch, who can stick $1.87 in change up his nose, or for kids who have tried to commit suicide, like Silent Starla, whom Steve is getting a crush on. But Steve doesn't really fit in either group. He used to go to a gifted school. So why is he being held at Burnstone Grove? Keeping a journal, in which he recalls his confused and violent past, Steve is left to figure out who he is by examining who he was.
Frequently asked questions
Is Under the Wolf, Under the Dog appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes graphic and disturbing elements, such as the protagonist's experiences with death and suicide, as well as references to choking and a bleak existence filled with violence. The book is described as disturbing and graphic, with elements that create a frightening atmosphere, particularly related to the protagonist's mental state and experiences.
Does Under the Wolf, Under the Dog have violence?
The narrative includes graphic and disturbing elements, such as the protagonist's experiences with death and suicide, as well as references to choking and a bleak existence filled with violence.
Does Under the Wolf, Under the Dog have scary content?
The book is described as disturbing and graphic, with elements that create a frightening atmosphere, particularly related to the protagonist's mental state and experiences.
Does Under the Wolf, Under the Dog have religious themes?
The book includes references to Jesus and a character's obsession with him, suggesting a romantic rather than spiritual attraction. This indicates a critical view of religious beliefs, particularly Christianity.
Does Under the Wolf, Under the Dog have racial/cultural content?
No explicit themes of race or racism are mentioned in the search results for 'Under the Wolf, Under the Dog'.
Does Under the Wolf, Under the Dog have profanity?
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No themes related to climate or environmental issues are mentioned in the search results for 'Under the Wolf, Under the Dog'.
Does Under the Wolf, Under the Dog have sexual identity?
The book contains explicit sexual content, including a scene where a character discusses losing their virginity and a quote that includes a reference to sexual activity with a condom.
Does Under the Wolf, Under the Dog have gender roles?
No specific themes regarding gender roles are identified in the search results for the book.
Does Under the Wolf, Under the Dog have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'Under the Wolf, Under the Dog'.
