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Smiles to Go — Content Guide for Parents

By Jerry SpinelliHarper CollinsISBN 9780060281335256 pages
Smiles to Go

Found in this book

  • Scary contentSupporting

Not found

  • Violence
  • Religion
  • Race & culture
  • Climate
  • Sexual content
  • Gender roles
  • Gender & orientation

Couldn't confirm

  • Profanity
  • Profanity: The sources describe the story but say nothing about the book's language, so swearing can't be ruled in or out.

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Religion

PRESENT

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

About this book

What is stargazer, skateboarder, chess champ, pepperoni pizza eater, older brother, sister hater, best friend, first kisser, science geek, control freak Will Tuppence so afraid of in this great big universe?

Jerry Spinelli knows.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Smiles to Go appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    Will's little sister has a serious skateboard accident near the end and ends up in the hospital, which is described as tragic.

  • Does Smiles to Go have violence?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Smiles to Go have scary content?

    Found (Supporting): Will's little sister has a serious skateboard accident near the end and ends up in the hospital, which is described as tragic.

  • Does Smiles to Go have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Smiles to Go have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Smiles to Go have profanity?

    Couldn't confirm: The sources describe the story but say nothing about the book's language, so swearing can't be ruled in or out.

  • Does Smiles to Go have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Smiles to Go have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Smiles to Go have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Smiles to Go have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.