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Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume One — Content Guide for Parents

By Kate DiCamilloNational Geographic Books2015-08-04ISBN 978076368012196 pages
Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume 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

“DiCamillo effortlessly slips back into the comfortable rhythms of Mercy’s world, infusing every chapter with subdued wit, warmth, and heart.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Yippie-i-oh! Saddle up for the first in a spin-off series starring favorite characters from Kate DiCamillo’s New York Timesbest-selling Mercy Watson books. Leroy Ninker has a hat, a lasso, and boots. What he doesn't have is a horse—until he meets Maybelline, that is, and then it's love at first sight. Join Leroy, Maybelline, and everyone's favorite porcine wonder, Mercy, for some hilarious and heartfelt horsing around on Deckawoo Drive.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume One appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The story is described as a silly cowboy adventure suitable for new chapter-book readers, focusing on humor and heartwarming moments. No scary content is present in the book. The story is described as fun and funny, aimed at entertaining children without any frightening elements.

  • Does Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume One have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The story is described as a silly cowboy adventure suitable for new chapter-book readers, focusing on humor and heartwarming moments.

  • Does Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume One have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story is described as fun and funny, aimed at entertaining children without any frightening elements.

  • Does Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume One have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The narrative centers around a cowboy adventure and the bond between Leroy and his horse, with no mention of religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume One have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme or plot element in the book. The narrative focuses on the adventures of Leroy and his horse, with no explicit discussions of race or racism.

  • Does Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume One have profanity?

    No profanity is found in the book. The language used is appropriate for its target audience of young readers.

  • Does Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume One have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The story focuses on the humorous adventures of Leroy and his horse, without addressing environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume One have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative revolves around Leroy's affection for his horse and does not include any themes of a sexual nature.

  • Does Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume One have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. Leroy's character is portrayed in a light-hearted manner, and while he is a male protagonist, the story does not promote traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume One have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book's narrative. The focus is on Leroy's relationship with his horse, Maybelline, and does not explore LGBTQ+ topics.

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