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Surprisingly Sarah — Content Guide for Parents

By Terri LibensonHarperCollinsPublishers2023ISBN 9780063139213352 pages
Surprisingly Sarah

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

About this book



Two choices, two storylines--one surprise ending! Will Sarah be brave enough to ask out her crush or will she lose her nerve Both stories play out in this funny and heartfelt seventh book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series.

Secrets. Surprises. MIDDLE SCHOOL.

Sarah and Leo have been BFFs since they were little. They share everything... until Sarah starts crushing on Leo's friend Ben. Then one day Sarah is suddenly faced with a big choice --

· ask Ben to the school dance!

OR--

· chicken out.

Either way, Sarah and Leo's friendship will be put to the test. Which one would you choose

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Surprisingly Sarah appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in 'Surprisingly Sarah'. The narrative focuses on friendship and first crushes, which are age-appropriate themes for middle-grade readers. No scary content is present in 'Surprisingly Sarah'. The book is described as a light-hearted exploration of friendship and crushes, appropriate for its target age group.

  • Does Surprisingly Sarah have violence?

    No violence is depicted in 'Surprisingly Sarah'. The narrative focuses on friendship and first crushes, which are age-appropriate themes for middle-grade readers.

  • Does Surprisingly Sarah have scary content?

    No scary content is present in 'Surprisingly Sarah'. The book is described as a light-hearted exploration of friendship and crushes, appropriate for its target age group.

  • Does Surprisingly Sarah have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious themes or practices in 'Surprisingly Sarah'.

  • Does Surprisingly Sarah have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme in 'Surprisingly Sarah'. The narrative focuses on personal relationships and middle school experiences without explicit discussions of race.

  • Does Surprisingly Sarah have profanity?

    No profanity is included in the book. The language is suitable for a middle-grade audience, focusing on relatable themes for young readers.

  • Does Surprisingly Sarah have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any environmental messages or activism within the narrative.

  • Does Surprisingly Sarah have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The story revolves around middle school experiences, including crushes and social dynamics, without explicit sexual themes.

  • Does Surprisingly Sarah have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a storyline about friendship and crushes without promoting traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Surprisingly Sarah have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the narrative of 'Surprisingly Sarah'. The search results primarily reference general lists of LGBTQ+ characters in books and media, rather than specific content from this book.

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