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Strider — Content Guide for Parents

By Beverly ClearyMorrow Junior Books1991ISBN 9780439148047179 pages
Strider

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

About this book

In a series of diary entries, Leigh tells how he comes to terms with his parents' divorce, acquires joint custody of an abandoned dog, and joins the track team at school. Strider has a new habit. Whenever we stop, he places his paw on my foot. It isn't an accident because he always does it. I like to think he doesn't want to leave me. Can a stray dog change the life of a teenage boy? It looks as if Strider can. He's a dog that loves to run because of Strider, Leigh Botts finds himself running--well enough to join the school track team. Strider changes Leigh on the inside, too, as he finally begins to accept his parents' divorce and gets to know a redheaded girl he's been admiring. With Strider's help, Leigh finds that the future he once hated to be asked about now holds something he never expected: hope.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Strider appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is present in 'Strider'. The book focuses on the life of a teenage boy and his relationship with a dog, without any depiction of physical violence or harm. No scary content is present in 'Strider'. The story is lighthearted and focuses on personal growth and companionship, making it suitable for children.

  • Does Strider have violence?

    No violence is present in 'Strider'. The book focuses on the life of a teenage boy and his relationship with a dog, without any depiction of physical violence or harm.

  • Does Strider have scary content?

    No scary content is present in 'Strider'. The story is lighthearted and focuses on personal growth and companionship, making it suitable for children.

  • Does Strider have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference other works by Beverly Cleary and general discussions about her characters but do not indicate any religious practices or beliefs present in 'Strider'.

  • Does Strider have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in 'Strider'. The book does not address issues of race or racism as a central theme.

  • Does Strider have profanity?

    No profanity is found in 'Strider'. The book is aimed at a younger audience and maintains age-appropriate language throughout.

  • Does Strider have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in 'Strider'. The narrative does not address environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Strider have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in 'Strider'. The narrative centers around the coming-of-age experiences of a young boy and his dog, without any references to sexual themes.

  • Does Strider have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a young male protagonist but does not engage with themes of traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Strider have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book 'Strider' by Beverly Cleary. The search results do not provide any relevant content from the book itself regarding LGBTQ+ representation.

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