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Want to Go Private? — Content Guide for Parents

By Sarah Darer LittmanScholastic Inc.2011-10-01ISBN 9780545389341336 pages
Want to Go Private?

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Abby and Luke chat online. They've never met. But they are going to. Soon.

Abby is starting high school--it should be exciting, so why doesn't she care? Everyone tells her to "make an effort," but why can't she just be herself? Abby quickly feels like she's losing a grip on her once-happy life. The only thing she cares about anymore is talking to Luke, a guy she met online, who understands. It feels dangerous and yet good to chat with Luke--he is her secret, and she's his. Then Luke asks her to meet him, and she does. But Luke isn't who he says he is. When Abby goes missing, everyone is left to put together the pieces. If they don't, they'll never see Abby again.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Want to Go Private? appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book is described as a powerful and emotional rollercoaster that addresses the dangers of online predators, indicating a theme of violence related to predatory behavior. The narrative is described as a harrowing cautionary tale about the dangers that lurk online, which may be considered scary for its themes of predation and insecurity.

  • Does Want to Go Private? have violence?

    The book is described as a powerful and emotional rollercoaster that addresses the dangers of online predators, indicating a theme of violence related to predatory behavior.

  • Does Want to Go Private? have scary content?

    The narrative is described as a harrowing cautionary tale about the dangers that lurk online, which may be considered scary for its themes of predation and insecurity.

  • Does Want to Go Private? have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are present in the narrative of 'Want to Go Private?'.

  • Does Want to Go Private? have racial/cultural content?

    No race or racism themes are present in the narrative of 'Want to Go Private?'.

  • Does Want to Go Private? have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the search results related to the book 'Want to Go Private?'.

  • Does Want to Go Private? have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions are present in the narrative of 'Want to Go Private?'.

  • Does Want to Go Private? have sexual identity?

    The book contains explicit and sometimes disturbing descriptions of sex, highlighting the risks associated with online interactions.

  • Does Want to Go Private? have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles or themes related to gender expectations are mentioned in the search results for 'Want to Go Private?'.

  • Does Want to Go Private? have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results related to the book 'Want to Go Private?'.