A tender coming-of-age story of Sam, a girl in Massachusetts, navigating family struggles, personal doubts, and the power of dreams.
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A tender coming-of-age story of Sam, a girl in Massachusetts, navigating family struggles, personal doubts, and the power of dreams.
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READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • “I’ve been an Allegra Goodman fan for years, but Sam is hands down my new favorite. I loved this powerful and endearing portrait of a girl who must summon deep within herself the grit and wisdom to grow up.”—Lily King, New York Times bestselling author of Writers & Lovers NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • What happens to a girl’s sense of joy and belonging—to her belief in herself—as she becomes a woman? This unforgettable portrait of coming-o...
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Sexual content
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Moderate focus on lust and complicated attention from a coach; not explicit.
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources.
Substance use
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Addiction themes mentioned as part of family struggles; not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present.
Political content
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Minor reflections on class and social dynamics; not central.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate focus on family struggles and possible coercion from a coach.
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