Words Apart — 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
Olive thinks in words. Mattie thinks in pictures. Can they find a way to speak the same language
"Thoughtfully exploring learning disabilities, divorce, crushes, and the struggle to fit in, this inviting, cleverly constructed story with richly multifaceted characters poignantly captures the difficulties and joys of sisterhood." - BOOKLIST STARRED REVIEW
"A feast for lovers of words and comics alike that tackles real-life challenges." - KIRKUS REVIEWS
Beautifully told in words and comic panels, Mattie and Olive's story will stay with you.
Olive collects words. Rare words, common words, fancy words, funny words. She expresses herself by writing poetry, making crossword puzzles, and creating dictionary definitions for what she refers to as "neologisms."
Her sister, Mattie, could not be more different. Mattie struggles with words and so instead prefers pictures, expressing herself through cartoons and sketches.
Despite their differences, the two girls are inseparable. Or at least, they were. After their dad moves away and Olive develops her first crush, the sisters' dynamic changes. Olive wants to spend more time with people who aren't related to her, but Mattie doesn't want anything to change. When their dad starts acting suspiciously and Mattie's grades begin to fall, the sisters' relationship fractures. Olive and Mattie must discover that love isn't always how we envision it.
Aimee Lucido's latest novel in verse is a heartfelt and inventive story of what happens when the people we love change--and we do, too.
Perfect for fans of:
- Verse novels with voice and heart
- Graphic hybrids with emotion and humor
- Stories about sisters, divorce, and changing families
- Wordplay, poetry, and made-up definitions
- Neurodiverse representation
- Fans of Click, Sisters, and El Deafo
"Poetry, word play, and comics intertwine in surprising ways throughout this moving story of family and friendship." - Terri Libenson, New York Times bestselling author of Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy
"This book will expand your heart as much as it will your vocabulary. It's a beautiful reminder that family comes in all form(at)s. Simply stupendous!" - Kate O'Shaughnessy, Newbery Honor Award-winning author of The Wrong Way Home
"A masterclass in the verse-novel, as well as a joyride for logophiles young and old." - Lindsay Lackey, author of the award-winning All the Impossible Things
Frequently asked questions
Is Words Apart appropriate for a 7-year-old?
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Does Words Apart have violence?
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Does Words Apart have scary content?
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Does Words Apart have religion?
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Does Words Apart have race & culture?
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Does Words Apart have profanity?
Couldn't confirm: The sources do not say anything about the language used in the book.
Does Words Apart have climate?
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Does Words Apart have sexual content?
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Does Words Apart have gender roles?
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Does Words Apart have gender & orientation?
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