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Fifth Grade Top Dogs — Content Guide for Parents

By Spinelli, JerryScholastic PressISBN 9798225028237192 pages
Fifth Grade Top Dogs

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  • Gender & orientation

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Religion

PRESENT

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

About this book

"George, aka "Suds," is about to start the fifth grade, where he, his best friend Joey, and the rest of his classmates will be the top dogs of the whole school. They are ready to collect on the respect they now deserve and leave their lasting legacy at Gotwals Elementary . . . but that is easier said than done. Between bullies on the playground and a prankster sister, Suds is being undermined, ignored, and even challenged everywhere he turns. Suds knows this could finally be his year, if only he works on his walk, perfects his image, and his annoying little sister stays out of his way. He has been preparing to be a top dog his whole elementary school career. Does he now have what it takes? A warm, funny coming-of-age story from Newbery Award-winning author Jerry Spinelli"--

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Fifth Grade Top Dogs appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    A classmate pushes the main character's little sister off the swings, and there are playground bullies and sibling meanness, but reviews describe no serious fights.

  • Does Fifth Grade Top Dogs have violence?

    Found (Brief): A classmate pushes the main character's little sister off the swings, and there are playground bullies and sibling meanness, but reviews describe no serious fights.

  • Does Fifth Grade Top Dogs have scary content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Fifth Grade Top Dogs have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Fifth Grade Top Dogs have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Fifth Grade Top Dogs have profanity?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Fifth Grade Top Dogs have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Fifth Grade Top Dogs have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Fifth Grade Top Dogs have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Fifth Grade Top Dogs have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.