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My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York! — Content Guide for Parents

By Dan GutmanHarperCollins Publishers2023-06-27ISBN 978006322971696 pages
My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York!

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

About this book

Graphic novel fans, it's time to visit the Big Apple with A.J. and friends! New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot have brought you a third zany My Weird School graphic novel!

A.J. and his friends are visiting New York City! They're hitting all the classic tourist stops--Times Square, Radio City Music Hall, the Met, and more. Their tour guide, Mrs. Mentry, is determined to show the kids all her favorite spots. But will A.J. and the gang be able to fend for themselves after they're separated from their chaperone?

Full of visual gags, hilarious pop culture references, fun facts about New York, and transportive full-color illustrations, this is the weirdest graphic novel in the history of the world!

With more than 32 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York! appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative is described as playful and humorous, focusing on the antics of characters without any physical violence. No scary content in the book. The narrative is described as humorous and engaging for young readers, without any frightening elements.

  • Does My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York! have violence?

    No violence detected in the book. The narrative is described as playful and humorous, focusing on the antics of characters without any physical violence.

  • Does My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York! have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The narrative is described as humorous and engaging for young readers, without any frightening elements.

  • Does My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York! have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. Search results reference general reviews and do not indicate any religious themes or practices in the narrative.

  • Does My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York! have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions in the book. The series focuses on humorous school experiences rather than race-related topics.

  • Does My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York! have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the book. The series is characterized by light, funny jokes appropriate for children.

  • Does My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York! have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the book. The search results do not indicate any environmental discussions or activism within the narrative.

  • Does My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York! have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The descriptions focus on light humor and school-related themes, with no mention of sexual themes or situations.

  • Does My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York! have gender roles?

    The series has sparked controversy due to its portrayal of gender stereotypes among characters, indicating a presence of traditional gender roles. However, the specific framing in 'Dorks in New York!' is not detailed in the search results.

  • Does My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York! have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters explicitly mentioned in the book. Search results focus on general reviews and do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content in 'My Weird School Graphic Novel: Dorks in New York!'.