Wrath of the Rain God — Content Guide for Parents
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- Scary contentBrief
- Race & cultureSupporting
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- Violence
- Religion
- Climate
- Sexual content
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- Gender & orientation
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- Profanity
- Profanity: The sources don't say anything about swearing in the book's text.
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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
Nine-year-old twins, Emma and Martín, couldn’t be more different in their personalities, interests, and even their looks. But one thing they absolutely agree on is that moving from Cuernavaca, Mexico, to Illinois is a terrible idea. Unfortunately, they’re not given a choice when their dad lands his dream job as a middle school principal in Chicago. To help the twins stay connected to their Mexican heritage, their abuela gifts them a book of Mexican legends. The book turns out to be more than a going away present…it’s a magical item that transports them directly into the legends!
In the first legend, Emma and Martín encounter Tlaloc, the god of rain. Tlaloc is angry because his lightning bolt has been stolen, and his rage is manifesting as a torrential downpour over the ancient city of Texcoco. The rain won’t stop until the lightning bolt has been returned, so Emma and Martín set out to recover it.
Will they find Tlaloc’s bolt in time to help the people of Texcoco save their home? Or will the wrath of the rain god mark the end of this legendary city?
Frequently asked questions
Is Wrath of the Rain God appropriate for a 7-year-old?
An angry god's storm floods an ancient city and frightens its villagers, and the twins try to stop it. The twins are Mexican, and their move from Mexico to Illinois and the book of Mexican legends tie the story to their cultural heritage, with Spanish and Nahuatl words in the dialogue.
Does Wrath of the Rain God have violence?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Wrath of the Rain God have scary content?
Found (Brief): An angry god's storm floods an ancient city and frightens its villagers, and the twins try to stop it.
Does Wrath of the Rain God have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Wrath of the Rain God have race & culture?
Found (Supporting): The twins are Mexican, and their move from Mexico to Illinois and the book of Mexican legends tie the story to their cultural heritage, with Spanish and Nahuatl words in the dialogue.
Does Wrath of the Rain God have profanity?
Couldn't confirm: The sources don't say anything about swearing in the book's text.
Does Wrath of the Rain God have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Wrath of the Rain God have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Wrath of the Rain God have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Wrath of the Rain God have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
