Beverly, Right Here — 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
Beverly put her foot down on the gas. They went faster still.
This was what Beverly wanted--what she always wanted. To get away. To get away as fast as she could. To stay away.
Beverly Tapinski has run away from home plenty of times, but that was when she was just a kid. By now, she figures, it's not running away. It's leaving. Determined to make it on her own, Beverly finds a job and a place to live and tries to forget about her dog, Buddy, now buried underneath the orange trees back home; her friend Raymie, whom she left without a word; and her mom, Rhonda, who has never cared about anyone but herself. Beverly doesn't want to depend on anyone, and she definitely doesn't want anyone to depend on her. But despite her best efforts, she can't help forming connections with the people around her--and gradually, she learns to see herself through their eyes. In a touching, funny, and fearless conclusion to her sequence of novels about the beloved Three Rancheros, #1 New York Times best-selling author Kate DiCamillo tells the story of a character who will break your heart and put it back together again.
Frequently asked questions
Is Beverly, Right Here appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on Beverly's journey of self-discovery and her relationships with friends, without any instances of physical violence. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The story is described as compelling and focuses on friendship and personal growth, which does not invoke fear.
Does Beverly, Right Here have violence?
No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on Beverly's journey of self-discovery and her relationships with friends, without any instances of physical violence.
Does Beverly, Right Here have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The story is described as compelling and focuses on friendship and personal growth, which does not invoke fear.
Does Beverly, Right Here have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. While some sources mention themes related to Jewish traditions, these are not explicitly part of the narrative of 'Beverly, Right Here'.
Does Beverly, Right Here have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme or plot element in the book. The narrative focuses on personal relationships and individual experiences rather than racial issues.
Does Beverly, Right Here have profanity?
The book contains mild profanity, including the words 'piss' and 'crap'. These instances are noted as part of the character's voice but are not pervasive throughout the narrative.
Does Beverly, Right Here have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative centers on personal growth and relationships rather than environmental issues.
Does Beverly, Right Here have sexual identity?
The book includes a budding attraction and a bit of hand-holding between Beverly and a 16-year-old boy. There are also mentions of some mild sexual innuendos, but these are not the central focus of the story.
Does Beverly, Right Here have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While Beverly is portrayed as independent and self-reliant, these traits are not framed within a broader discussion of gender roles.
Does Beverly, Right Here have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results reference the book's inclusion in lists about diverse representation, but do not provide specific content related to LGBTQ+ themes within the story itself.
