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Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One — Content Guide for Parents

By Judy BlumeRandom House Children's Books2010-01-26ISBN 9780440420941128 pages
Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One

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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 PAIN AND the Great One are going places! In these new stories the kids are on the go—the Pain needs a trip to the emergency room; the family goes to the mall and not everyone stays together; the kids visit a county fair and want to ride the Super Slide; and a beach outing includes a boogie board. Lots more action and adventure for the dynamic duo who never stay still.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book depicts sibling squabbles and disagreements but does not contain actual violence. The characters care for each other despite their fights, indicating a focus on family relationships rather than violent interactions. No scary content is present in the book. The stories are light-hearted and focus on everyday adventures of the siblings.

  • Does Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One have violence?

    The book depicts sibling squabbles and disagreements but does not contain actual violence. The characters care for each other despite their fights, indicating a focus on family relationships rather than violent interactions.

  • Does Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The stories are light-hearted and focus on everyday adventures of the siblings.

  • Does Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention other works by Judy Blume that discuss religion, but these are not relevant to this specific book's narrative.

  • Does Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit themes of race or racism in the book. The narrative focuses on sibling relationships and does not address racial issues.

  • Does Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One have profanity?

    There is no profanity in the book. The content is appropriate for children and focuses on relatable family dynamics.

  • Does Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The content revolves around family and sibling interactions without addressing environmental issues.

  • Does Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative centers around the experiences of siblings and does not address sexual topics.

  • Does Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It presents the perspectives of both siblings equally, focusing on their individual experiences rather than gender dynamics.

  • Does Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results focus on the general themes of sibling rivalry and family dynamics without any mention of LGBTQ+ content.

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