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Anastasia, Absolutely — Content Guide for Parents

By Lois LowryPerfection Learning Corporation1997ISBN 9780780772120119 pages
Anastasia, Absolutely

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Religious themes

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

About this book

The trouble begins when Anastasia goes to the mailbox with two packages and her new dog, Sleuth. It's there that she accidentally puts the bag of dog droppings into the mailbox instead of her mother's package. When she realizes her mistake, Anastasia uses her school Values Class experience to help her decide what to do. But when the police take the corner mailbox, Anastasia's sure she's committed a crime that will land her in jail.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Anastasia, Absolutely appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    There is no evidence of violence in 'Anastasia, Absolutely.' The book deals with everyday challenges faced by the protagonist, Anastasia, without any depiction of physical violence or harm. There is no scary content in 'Anastasia, Absolutely.' The book presents a light-hearted narrative focused on the protagonist's experiences, without any elements intended to frighten readers.

  • Does Anastasia, Absolutely have violence?

    There is no evidence of violence in 'Anastasia, Absolutely.' The book deals with everyday challenges faced by the protagonist, Anastasia, without any depiction of physical violence or harm.

  • Does Anastasia, Absolutely have scary content?

    There is no scary content in 'Anastasia, Absolutely.' The book presents a light-hearted narrative focused on the protagonist's experiences, without any elements intended to frighten readers.

  • Does Anastasia, Absolutely have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results reference Lois Lowry's personal background and general discussions about religion, but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in the narrative of 'Anastasia, Absolutely.'

  • Does Anastasia, Absolutely have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any content related to race or racism within 'Anastasia, Absolutely.'

  • Does Anastasia, Absolutely have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. While there are discussions about language and its appropriateness in the search results, they do not indicate the use of any swear words in 'Anastasia, Absolutely.'

  • Does Anastasia, Absolutely have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in 'Anastasia, Absolutely.' The search results reference environmental concerns but do not indicate that these are central to the book's narrative.

  • Does Anastasia, Absolutely have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in 'Anastasia, Absolutely.' The search results mention concerns about inappropriate comments made by a character, but no actual sexual incidents occur in the story.

  • Does Anastasia, Absolutely have gender roles?

    The book touches on themes of gender roles, particularly through the character of Anastasia's friend's mother, who becomes a feminist lawyer and challenges traditional gender expectations. This suggests a critique of traditional roles and an embrace of modern feminism.

  • Does Anastasia, Absolutely have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book 'Anastasia, Absolutely.' The search results primarily reference general discussions about LGBTQ+ representation in media, not specific content from this book.