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Mary T
The word "hell" is used several times in dialogue as well as b******. Nothing horrible, but something that stuck out to me as I was reading it.
Lindsay Ernst
Mia, the main character, makes a comment about being aware of drunk potential customers. Later, she has a confrontation with a drunk customer, after she asks him to step outside of the enclosure so she can get her parents. He refuses and goes after her—only to be interrupted by Hank.
Also, the part where her mom is assaulted could be hard for your students to listen to.
Also, the part where her mom is assaulted could be hard for your students to listen to.
Rebecca Karli
There are some legal and financial issues that a 2nd grader would not understand or be interested in. For example, one of the Chinese immigrants is a victim to loan sharks, which is a hard concept for 7 year olds to grasp, although the author does explain it in simple terms: borrowing money, interest, etc.
Veronica
here is what I could think.
There are stories that the immigrants share. There is some racism that a character faces. There is theft. There is no real romance but one of the characters shares that he has a crush. There is also some bullying but I think also there is this reality that the characters face due to their families working these jobs with no benefits and little income and how that affects the children that they have. I feel like that in its self can spark a discussion. Hopefully that helps!
There are stories that the immigrants share. There is some racism that a character faces. There is theft. There is no real romance but one of the characters shares that he has a crush. There is also some bullying but I think also there is this reality that the characters face due to their families working these jobs with no benefits and little income and how that affects the children that they have. I feel like that in its self can spark a discussion. Hopefully that helps!
Abigail
I don't think there was any "mature content". The only parts that may register some concern are stories that some immigrants tell (they've had pretty hard lives), and when Mia's mother is injured by one of the burglars. Romance wise, Jason tells Mia he has a crush on her, but nothing more happens. I think a ten year-old would definitely enjoy this book.
Genie ✨
Well, there is mention of a drunken man entering the motel and demanding to have the room (while Mia is the only person at the front desk). And the man grabs her shirt, and says that he "doesn't want to see some d*mn menu" when Mia asks him if he wants to eat.
I don't think the use of cuss words in the story, is appropriate but it is a really good read. Maybe when he/she's twelve or something, and is responsible with books that have bad words in them.
I don't think the use of cuss words in the story, is appropriate but it is a really good read. Maybe when he/she's twelve or something, and is responsible with books that have bad words in them.
Dominique
she will be fine.
Nicole Drake
A drunk man, prejudice, bullying, stereotyping, racism.
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