224 pages · Released 2010 · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Content report card
Ninth Ward (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Title) parent’s guide: what’s inside
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Sexual content
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LGBTQ+ themes
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Substance use
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What it offers
A note for parents
Ninth Ward is a magical realism story set in post-Katrina New Orleans that weaves fantasy elements with real trauma and loss. The book addresses serious themes like natural disaster, displacement, and grief, but frames them through a child's perspective with hope and community resilience. While there is some scary supernatural content and references to hurricane destruction, the overall tone emphasizes courage, cultural pride, and the power of family and community support.
