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Say Good-Bye — Content Guide for Parents

By Laurie Halse AndersonTurtleback2008-06ISBN 9781436437608133 pages
Say Good-Bye

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Religious themes

PRESENT

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

About this book

Yum-Yum is an adorable shih tzu and one of Zoeas favorite clients. When Zoe and Yum-Yum visit a ward of cancer patients, she is amazed by how much joy the tiny dog can spread in an instant. But then Yum-Yum is diagnosed with cancer himself. How can Zoe help the little dog pull through?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Say Good-Bye appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is mentioned in the search results for 'Say Good-Bye'. The book deals with the aftermath of sexual assault, which can be considered a scary topic for some readers, but specific details are not provided in the search results.

  • Does Say Good-Bye have violence?

    No violence is mentioned in the search results for 'Say Good-Bye'.

  • Does Say Good-Bye have scary content?

    The book deals with the aftermath of sexual assault, which can be considered a scary topic for some readers, but specific details are not provided in the search results.

  • Does Say Good-Bye have religious themes?

    No religious content, practices, or beliefs are indicated in the search results for 'Say Good-Bye'.

  • Does Say Good-Bye have racial/cultural content?

    No race or racism themes are present in the search results for 'Say Good-Bye'.

  • Does Say Good-Bye have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the search results for 'Say Good-Bye'.

  • Does Say Good-Bye have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the search results for 'Say Good-Bye'.

  • Does Say Good-Bye have sexual identity?

    'Say Good-Bye' is described as a memoir-in-verse about surviving sexual assault, indicating that sexual content is a central theme.

  • Does Say Good-Bye have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles or themes related to gender are mentioned in the search results for 'Say Good-Bye'.

  • Does Say Good-Bye have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'Say Good-Bye'.