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Zoey Comes Home — Content Guide for Parents

By Katherine ApplegateAvon Books/HarperCollins Publishers2000ISBN 9780380815326167 pages
Zoey Comes Home

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Religious themes

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

About this book

Zoey cannot understand how her best friend and her boyfriend could betray her with a kiss. Forced to return home, can she finally find a way to reconcile with Lucas and Nina? Will love return to Chatham Island when Zoey comes home?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Zoey Comes Home appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    There is no indication of violence in the book. The narrative focuses on personal relationships and emotional struggles rather than physical conflict. The book does not contain any scary content. It focuses on personal and emotional themes rather than frightening elements.

  • Does Zoey Comes Home have violence?

    There is no indication of violence in the book. The narrative focuses on personal relationships and emotional struggles rather than physical conflict.

  • Does Zoey Comes Home have scary content?

    The book does not contain any scary content. It focuses on personal and emotional themes rather than frightening elements.

  • Does Zoey Comes Home have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book. The search results reference other media and do not provide any evidence of religious themes or practices in 'Zoey Comes Home.'

  • Does Zoey Comes Home have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit themes of race or racism in the book. The narrative centers on personal relationships without addressing racial issues.

  • Does Zoey Comes Home have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the book. The search results do not provide evidence of any strong language in 'Zoey Comes Home.'

  • Does Zoey Comes Home have climate change?

    There are no climate themes present in the book. The search results do not indicate any discussions of environmental issues in 'Zoey Comes Home.'

  • Does Zoey Comes Home have sexual identity?

    The book includes themes of romantic relationships, including struggles with intimacy and emotional connections. It discusses Zoey's relationship with Lucas and the complexities of teenage love, which may include references to sexual situations, but does not explicitly detail sexual content.

  • Does Zoey Comes Home have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It focuses on Zoey's personal journey and relationships rather than on gender expectations or roles.

  • Does Zoey Comes Home have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the book 'Zoey Comes Home.' The search results primarily reference other works and adaptations, not the book itself.