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End of the Race — Content Guide for Parents

By Laurie Halse AndersonTurtleback2010-04ISBN 9780606070140160 pages
End of the Race

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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

For use in schools and libraries only. After treating an injured greyhound at her grandmother's veterinary clinic, thirteen-year-old Maggie learns about the abuse of greyhounds in the dog-racing industry and vows to put a stop to it.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is End of the Race appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the search results for 'End of the Race'. The story focuses on the experiences of a girl learning about dog racing and does not mention violent themes. No scary content detected in the search results for 'End of the Race'. The story appears to be focused on a light-hearted theme involving dogs.

  • Does End of the Race have violence?

    No violence detected in the search results for 'End of the Race'. The story focuses on the experiences of a girl learning about dog racing and does not mention violent themes.

  • Does End of the Race have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results for 'End of the Race'. The story appears to be focused on a light-hearted theme involving dogs.

  • Does End of the Race have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the search results for 'End of the Race'. The narrative does not include any religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does End of the Race have racial/cultural content?

    No race or racism themes detected in the search results for 'End of the Race'. The narrative does not address racial issues or identity.

  • Does End of the Race have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results for 'End of the Race'. The content does not mention any inappropriate language.

  • Does End of the Race have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results for 'End of the Race'. The content does not address environmental issues.

  • Does End of the Race have sexual identity?

    Author is known for writing about sexual content, relationships, or abuse themes. No sexual content detected in the search results for 'End of the Race'. The narrative is centered on a young girl's experience with animals and does not include sexual themes.

  • Does End of the Race have gender roles?

    No gender roles detected in the search results for 'End of the Race'. The story does not explore traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does End of the Race have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results related to 'End of the Race'. The content primarily focuses on a girl named Maggie learning about dog racing.