Always Anthony — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
The eighth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series, told from the alternating POVs of popular Anthony and timid Leah as they grapple with a bullying incident at school.
Friends. Bullies.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Anthony is TPFW (Too Popular For Words), loves science, hates writing.
Leah is a super-shy nerd who's finally making friends of her own.
What could they have in common?
A lot more than they thought, as it turns out!
But then one day they witness Anthony's teammates bullying a sixth grader. What happens next could cement their new friendship--or blow it up forever.
New York Times bestseller Terri Libenson is back with a story about unexpected friendship and everyday bravery.
Frequently asked questions
Is Always Anthony appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story involves a bullying incident at school, which is a central plot point as Anthony and Leah grapple with the implications of witnessing bullying. While not graphic, it addresses the theme of bullying. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on themes of friendship and bullying, which are age-appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Does Always Anthony have violence?
The story involves a bullying incident at school, which is a central plot point as Anthony and Leah grapple with the implications of witnessing bullying. While not graphic, it addresses the theme of bullying.
Does Always Anthony have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on themes of friendship and bullying, which are age-appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Does Always Anthony have religious themes?
The character Leah explains her connection to her Jewish faith, and the narrative includes themes of dealing with grief related to her father's loss, which reflects her family's Jewish practices.
Does Always Anthony have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book's narrative. The search results do not indicate any content related to race or racism.
Does Always Anthony have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the book. The search results do not provide any evidence of inappropriate language in 'Always Anthony'.
Does Always Anthony have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are addressed in the book. The search results do not indicate any content related to climate activism or environmentalism.
Does Always Anthony have sexual identity?
No sexual content or themes are mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results do not indicate any inappropriate content related to sexuality.
Does Always Anthony have gender roles?
The book features characters with varying personalities but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The focus is on friendship and personal growth rather than gender dynamics.
Does Always Anthony have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results do not provide any evidence of LGBTQ+ content in 'Always Anthony'.
