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Violence
None
No violence
Language
Some
Some adult language and sharp wit; a few instances of stronger language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Minimal; a light adult romance in the backstory
Substance Use
Barely any
Minimal social drinking in adult contexts
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate psychological content around creativity, identity, and what happens when a brilliant person collapses under the weight of their own gifts
What this book is about
Fifteen-year-old Bee Fox investigates her mother Bernadette's mysterious disappearance through emails, letters, memos, and FBI documents. Maria Semple's acclaimed epistolary comedy is sharp, funny, and surprisingly moving, delivering a portrait of a brilliant and difficult woman navigating the expectations that crushed her. Adult language and sophisticated humor throughout.
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