How far is too far in middle grade?
I am currently writing a scene in my latest upper MG humorous historical fantasy that involves my MC trying to wake up the captain of the pirate ship he's on because the captain practically drank himself into a coma.
Now, I'm going to go ahead and write it anyway because it's my story and I think kids these days are way too sheltered, but I wanted to know the opinions of mothers, teachers, and readers in general.
How do you feel about reading a scene like this? I grew up with a drug addicted alcoholic father, and to me this sort of stuff really isn't a big deal. But like I said, this generation is so sensitive, it pains me.
Thoughts on the subject? Feel free to list subjects that may make you uncomfortable and examples in other books.
Mind you, I'm writing about real pirates, not the kind glamorized by Hollywood.
I am currently writing a scene in my latest upper MG humorous historical fantasy that involves my MC trying to wake up the captain of the pirate ship he's on because the captain practically drank himself into a coma.
Now, I'm going to go ahead and write it anyway because it's my story and I think kids these days are way too sheltered, but I wanted to know the opinions of mothers, teachers, and readers in general.
How do you feel about reading a scene like this? I grew up with a drug addicted alcoholic father, and to me this sort of stuff really isn't a big deal. But like I said, this generation is so sensitive, it pains me.
Thoughts on the subject? Feel free to list subjects that may make you uncomfortable and examples in other books.
Mind you, I'm writing about real pirates, not the kind glamorized by Hollywood.