A young boy in Louisiana grapples with grief and identity after his brother's death, finding solace in friendship and dragonflies.
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A young boy in Louisiana grapples with grief and identity after his brother's death, finding solace in friendship and dragonflies.
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Twelve-year-old Kingston James is sure his brother Khalid has turned into a dragonfly. When Khalid unexpectedly passed away, he shed what was his first skin for another to live down by the bayou in their small Louisiana town. Khalid still visits in dreams, and King must keep these secrets to himself as he watches grief transform his family.
It would be easier if King could talk with his best friend, Sandy Sanders. But just days before he died, Khalid told King to end their friendship, after o...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Minor off-page violence against a person of color mentioned.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central themes of queer identity and self-discovery; main characters question their sexuality.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Themes of racism and anti-gay sentiments explored in a small-town setting.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Off-page child abuse by a parent; emotional suffering due to grief and bullying.
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