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Recess is a Jungle! — Content Guide for Parents

By Jack ChabertScholastic Incorporated2016ISBN 978054587352996 pages
Recess is a Jungle!

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

About this book

Sam, Antonio, and Lucy get trapped in a monstrous hedge maze! Will they ever find their way out?

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Sam, Antonio, and Lucy are passing around a soccer ball at recess when something strange happens... They soon find themselves in a fog-filled jungle! The grass and trees have come alive, growing high into the sky. And the friends discover that it's not just the school itself that's alive -- it's everything on the school grounds! Sam, Antonio, and Lucy must find their way out of a monstrous hedge maze in time to rescue the rest of the students!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Recess is a Jungle! appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    There is no explicit violence in 'Recess is a Jungle!'. The book features children experiencing a fantastical adventure in a jungle setting, which does not involve physical violence between characters. The book contains elements that could be considered mildly scary for young readers, such as a fog-filled jungle and living plants, which create a spooky atmosphere. However, it is described as suitable for transitional readers and does not delve into truly frightening themes.

  • Does Recess is a Jungle! have violence?

    There is no explicit violence in 'Recess is a Jungle!'. The book features children experiencing a fantastical adventure in a jungle setting, which does not involve physical violence between characters.

  • Does Recess is a Jungle! have scary content?

    The book contains elements that could be considered mildly scary for young readers, such as a fog-filled jungle and living plants, which create a spooky atmosphere. However, it is described as suitable for transitional readers and does not delve into truly frightening themes.

  • Does Recess is a Jungle! have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results include general information about the author but do not indicate any religious themes or practices within the narrative.

  • Does Recess is a Jungle! have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme or plot point in 'Recess is a Jungle!'. The search results do not indicate any discussions of racial issues or themes within the book.

  • Does Recess is a Jungle! have profanity?

    There is no profanity in 'Recess is a Jungle!'. The book is aimed at early readers and uses simple, age-appropriate language.

  • Does Recess is a Jungle! have climate change?

    There are no explicit climate themes in 'Recess is a Jungle!'. While the book features a jungle setting, it does not address environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Recess is a Jungle! have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results reference unrelated films and general discussions about sexual content, but do not indicate any such themes in this specific book.

  • Does Recess is a Jungle! have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. It features a group of children, including both boys and girls, but does not engage with themes of gender expectations or stereotypes.

  • Does Recess is a Jungle! have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book 'Recess is a Jungle!'. The search results primarily reference external discussions and resources related to LGBTQ+ content in general, not specifically in this book.