Who Is Jesse Flood? — Content Guide for Parents
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- ProfanityBrief
- Gender rolesBriefChallenges traditional roles
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- Violence
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- Race & culture
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- Gender & orientation
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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
Jesse is a teen boy working out who he is, how he feels about girls and what the future of his family might be. In journalistic form perfectly suited to this novel, Jesse tells us what's happening to him and he gives us his opinions--intelligent and often hilarious--about life and the particularly difficult task of being a teenager. What's refreshing about Jesse is that he is smart and, despite being a bit uncomfortable in his own skin, he has an allegiance to himself and a healthy sense of humor.
Malachy Doyle writes Jesse with such simple grace that it's impossible not to care for him. An unforgettable story that will stay with you long after the last page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Who Is Jesse Flood? appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Jesse faces danger in a sudden blizzard and a classmate dies from drug use, though the book is mainly a low-key coming-of-age story. Jesse's narration uses the mild British word "arse" when he describes his town.
Does Who Is Jesse Flood? have violence?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Who Is Jesse Flood? have scary content?
Found (Brief): Jesse faces danger in a sudden blizzard and a classmate dies from drug use, though the book is mainly a low-key coming-of-age story.
Does Who Is Jesse Flood? have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Who Is Jesse Flood? have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Who Is Jesse Flood? have profanity?
Found (Brief): Jesse's narration uses the mild British word "arse" when he describes his town.
Does Who Is Jesse Flood? have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Who Is Jesse Flood? have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Who Is Jesse Flood? have gender roles?
Found (Brief, Challenges traditional roles): One review says the book portrays a boy showing that masculinity and sensitivity can go together.
Does Who Is Jesse Flood? have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
