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All Paws on Deck — Content Guide for Parents

By Jessica E. YoungBranches/Scholastic Incorporated2015ISBN 978054581886580 pages
All Paws on Deck

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Meet Haggis and Tank--two dogs with BIG imaginations!

Pick a book. Grow a reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Tank is an outgoing Great Dane. Haggis is a grumpy Scottie dog. In the first book in the series, Haggis and Tank set sail as pirates. At first, Haggis doesn't see what Tank does--that an adventure awaits them with just a little imagination! But soon, Haggis joins in and the two friends go on a pirate adventure. They talk like pirates, swab the deck, and even search for buried treasure. This series is full of clever wordplay and homophones that make Haggis and Tank's adventures even more fun!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is All Paws on Deck appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative focuses on the imaginative adventures of two dogs, Haggis and Tank, without any physical conflict or harm. No scary content present. The story is described as light-hearted and imaginative, suitable for young readers without any frightening elements.

  • Does All Paws on Deck have violence?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative focuses on the imaginative adventures of two dogs, Haggis and Tank, without any physical conflict or harm.

  • Does All Paws on Deck have scary content?

    No scary content present. The story is described as light-hearted and imaginative, suitable for young readers without any frightening elements.

  • Does All Paws on Deck have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies within the story.

  • Does All Paws on Deck have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book narrative. The search results do not indicate any discussions or representations of race as a central theme.

  • Does All Paws on Deck have profanity?

    No profanity found in the book. The narrative is aimed at early readers and does not include any inappropriate language.

  • Does All Paws on Deck have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the book. The narrative focuses on the adventures of the dogs without addressing environmental issues or activism.

  • Does All Paws on Deck have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results do not reference any sexual themes or discussions within the story.

  • Does All Paws on Deck have gender roles?

    The book features a strong female dog character, which is noted as gratifying in the context of gender representation. However, it does not actively discuss or critique gender roles.

  • Does All Paws on Deck have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book 'All Paws on Deck'. The search results do not provide any indication of LGBTQ+ content in the narrative.