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Ndito Runs — Content Guide for Parents

By Laurie Halse AndersonH. Holt1996ISBN 978080503265932 pages
Ndito Runs

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

About this book

Every day many children in Kenya run miles to school--so does Ndito. From her village in the highlands she runs barefoot, across ridges and down hills, under baobab trees and through tall grass. As she runs she calls up animal dreams to keep her company--she imagines she's floating like a gazelle and soaring like a crane. Anderson's text and van der Merwe's paintings evoke the sights, sounds and the feeling of Africa. Full color.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Ndito Runs appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the search results for 'Ndito Runs'. The narrative describes a girl's daily run to school without any mention of violent themes. No scary content detected in the search results for 'Ndito Runs'. The story is described as energetic and focuses on a child's daily life.

  • Does Ndito Runs have violence?

    No violence detected in the search results for 'Ndito Runs'. The narrative describes a girl's daily run to school without any mention of violent themes.

  • Does Ndito Runs have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results for 'Ndito Runs'. The story is described as energetic and focuses on a child's daily life.

  • Does Ndito Runs have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the search results for 'Ndito Runs'. The story centers on a girl running to school and does not include religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Ndito Runs have racial/cultural content?

    The book features a young girl named Ndito who runs barefoot across the Kenyan countryside to school, highlighting her cultural background and the experiences of children in rural Kenya. The narrative reflects aspects of life in a specific cultural context.

  • Does Ndito Runs have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results for 'Ndito Runs'. The content appears to be suitable for children without any strong language.

  • Does Ndito Runs have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results for 'Ndito Runs'. The story does not address environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Ndito Runs have sexual identity?

    Author is known for writing about sexual content, relationships, or abuse themes. No sexual content detected in the search results for 'Ndito Runs'. The story is focused on a child's experience and does not include any sexual themes.

  • Does Ndito Runs have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles detected in the search results for 'Ndito Runs'. The focus is on the character's journey rather than traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Ndito Runs have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for 'Ndito Runs'. The narrative focuses on a young girl's journey to school in Kenya without any mention of LGBTQ+ content.