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With a name like Love

Tess Hilmo · 2011

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for With a name like Love by Tess Hilmo. This book is content notes include Religious themes, Death of a character, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Kindness & empathy, Positive messages.

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Strongest cautions

  • Religious themes3/5
  • Death of a character1/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Minor references to past losses or aging characters, but no central death.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Uses clean, appropriate language for middle-grade readers.

Religious themes3/5
Why this rating?

Christian faith, religious community, and related expectations appear meaningfully connected to the setting or character development, though religion is not the sole focus.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Very light, age-appropriate friendship-based crushes.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Some emotional tension and uncertainty may trouble sensitive readers, but the story is generally gentle and does not center on frightening events.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

No significant violence is present in the story.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows emotional courage in accepting her life.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imagination and looking at the world from new perspectives.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The story shows empathy toward people who differ in family circumstances, beliefs, or social standing, but offers limited broad identity diversity.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes social and emotional learning through character growth.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and community support are essential to the town's character.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of self-acceptance, the importance of family, and appreciating unique journeys.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Ollie is a relatable, growing protagonist; adults provide guidance.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. What beliefs or religious ideas appear in the story? How do they influence the characters?
  3. Which choice in With a name like Love would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in With a name like Love, and what caused that change?
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