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It's the First Day of School...Forever! — Content Guide for Parents

By R.L. StineSquare Fish2012-05-22ISBN 9781250004765192 pages
It's the First Day of School...Forever!

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

About this book

On the first day of school, Artie falls out of his bed and hits his head. Hard. He tells his mom he's dizzy and she says, "You're just worried about your first day in a new school." At breakfast, his little brother, Eddie, splashes syrup in his hair, and there's no time to wash it. Artie has to go to school with syrup-hair. And then, on the way there, he gets splashed by a puddle that makes him look like he wet his pants. It's not just the first day of school; it's the worst day of school. On the second day of school, Artie falls out of bed and hits his head. Hard. He tells his mom he's dizzy and she says, "You're just worried about your first day in a new school." Huh? Today is just like the day before. Can Artie find a way to change it, before it's the first day of school…forever?  "A fast and goofy romp" (Booklist) that "delivers the hilarity and horror that readers love" (School Library Journal), from the master of children's horror, R.L. Stine.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is It's the First Day of School...Forever! appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The search results mention violence in unrelated films and other media, but there is no indication of physical violence occurring in the narrative of this book. The book is categorized as a children's horror novel, featuring a middle school boy who relives a terrifying first day of school repeatedly, which is designed to create suspense and fear appropriate for its target audience.

  • Does It's the First Day of School...Forever! have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The search results mention violence in unrelated films and other media, but there is no indication of physical violence occurring in the narrative of this book.

  • Does It's the First Day of School...Forever! have scary content?

    The book is categorized as a children's horror novel, featuring a middle school boy who relives a terrifying first day of school repeatedly, which is designed to create suspense and fear appropriate for its target audience.

  • Does It's the First Day of School...Forever! have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference other media and discussions but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in the book.

  • Does It's the First Day of School...Forever! have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results focus on other works related to race but do not indicate any racial content in this title.

  • Does It's the First Day of School...Forever! have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The search results mention profanity in other works but do not indicate any use of strong language in this book.

  • Does It's the First Day of School...Forever! have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results reference environmental topics in other media but do not indicate any such content in this specific title.

  • Does It's the First Day of School...Forever! have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results reference sexual themes in other works but do not indicate any such content in this specific title.

  • Does It's the First Day of School...Forever! have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. It features a male protagonist but does not engage with themes of gender expectations or stereotypes.

  • Does It's the First Day of School...Forever! have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results primarily focus on other books and media with LGBTQ+ content, not relevant to this specific title.