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Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared! (A Graphic Novel) — Content Guide for Parents

By Stephen ShaskanRandom House Children's Books2023-06-27ISBN 978059348128872 pages
Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared! (A Graphic Novel)

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

About this book

Flashlights? Check! Scary movies? Check! Ghost Peppers?! Pizza and Taco are ready to prove they're brave as can be in their latest graphic chapter book! Nothing scares these besties...or so they say.

Pizza and Taco aren't afraid! To prove it, they dare each other to be scared. Dark closets and scary movies are a piece of cake—kind of. They're ready for the ultimate test—Ghost Pepper hunting! Pizza and Taco are sure they won't get scared...they made a list, after all! 

This hilarious young graphic novel—with chapters—will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. Young graphic chapter books are a great step on the way to graphic novels and longer chapter books. Readers will also love the first five books in the series:
Who's the Best?
Best Party Ever!
Super-Awesome Comic!
Too Cool for School
Rock Out!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared! (A Graphic Novel) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on playful dares and lighthearted themes, suitable for young readers. While the book involves themes of bravery and facing fears, it does not contain genuinely frightening content. The focus is on playful dares related to scary movies and ghost peppers.

  • Does Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared! (A Graphic Novel) have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative focuses on playful dares and lighthearted themes, suitable for young readers.

  • Does Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared! (A Graphic Novel) have scary content?

    While the book involves themes of bravery and facing fears, it does not contain genuinely frightening content. The focus is on playful dares related to scary movies and ghost peppers.

  • Does Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared! (A Graphic Novel) have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious themes, practices, or beliefs within the narrative.

  • Does Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared! (A Graphic Novel) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The narrative does not address race or racism as a central theme.

  • Does Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared! (A Graphic Novel) have profanity?

    No profanity is found in the book. The language used in the narrative is appropriate for children, focusing on fun and friendship.

  • Does Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared! (A Graphic Novel) have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative centers around the playful adventures of Pizza and Taco, with no mention of environmental issues.

  • Does Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared! (A Graphic Novel) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results emphasize the friendship and adventures of Pizza and Taco without any mention of sexual themes.

  • Does Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared! (A Graphic Novel) have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features anthropomorphic food characters and focuses on friendship and adventure without gender-specific themes.

  • Does Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared! (A Graphic Novel) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book's narrative based on the search results. The results primarily focus on the book's plot about bravery and friendship between Pizza and Taco.

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