Growing Pangs (A Graphic Novel) — Content Guide for Parents
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Religion
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Inspired by a true story! Eleven-year old homeschooled Katie has always felt different . . . and now she can't stop worrying. Introducing an irresistibly relatable graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and growing up.
"An excellent companion to Raina Telgemeier's Guts and Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham's Real Friends."—Booklist, Starred Review
New Friends. New grade. New worries?
Katie's always felt different. She's homeschooled, she has freckles, and her teeth are really crooked. But none of these things matter to Kacey. They’re best friends forever—just like their necklaces say. But when they go to summer camp, Kacey starts acting weird. What happened to the “forever”? And when Katie gets home, she can’t stop worrying. About getting braces. About 6th grade. About friends. She knows tapping three times or opening and closing a drawer won’t make everything better . . . but sometimes it helps stop the worrying. Is something wrong with her? And will anyone want to be friends with her if they find out?
Find out what happens next in the companion graphic novel, Turning Twelve!
Frequently asked questions
Is Growing Pangs (A Graphic Novel) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
One review says Katie's family attends church; faith is not described as part of the plot.
Does Growing Pangs (A Graphic Novel) have violence?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Growing Pangs (A Graphic Novel) have scary content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Growing Pangs (A Graphic Novel) have religion?
Found (Brief, Christian): One review says Katie's family attends church; faith is not described as part of the plot.
Does Growing Pangs (A Graphic Novel) have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Growing Pangs (A Graphic Novel) have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Growing Pangs (A Graphic Novel) have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Growing Pangs (A Graphic Novel) have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Growing Pangs (A Graphic Novel) have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Growing Pangs (A Graphic Novel) have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
