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Teacher's Pet Maggie — Content Guide for Parents

By Laurie Halse AndersonTurtleback Books2001-03ISBN 9780613986717
Teacher's Pet Maggie

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Religious themes

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

About this book

Maggie is dreading the new school year until she meets Scout, her science teacher's new guide dog. She soon discovers that her teacher, Mr. Carlson, isn't really used to letting Scout guide and protect him. So Maggie helps them adjust to each other as she learns to adjust to middle school. But just when the teacher and his guide dog seem to be working well together, they get hit by a car and Dr. Mac has to perform emergency surgery on Scout.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Teacher's Pet Maggie appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the narrative of 'Teacher's Pet Maggie'. The story revolves around a teacher's experiences with his dog and does not include any violent themes or actions. No scary content detected in the narrative of 'Teacher's Pet Maggie'. The story is light-hearted and focuses on a teacher's relationship with his dog.

  • Does Teacher's Pet Maggie have violence?

    No violence detected in the narrative of 'Teacher's Pet Maggie'. The story revolves around a teacher's experiences with his dog and does not include any violent themes or actions.

  • Does Teacher's Pet Maggie have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the narrative of 'Teacher's Pet Maggie'. The story is light-hearted and focuses on a teacher's relationship with his dog.

  • Does Teacher's Pet Maggie have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the narrative of 'Teacher's Pet Maggie'. The story centers around a teacher and his dog, without any references to religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Teacher's Pet Maggie have racial/cultural content?

    No race or racism themes detected in the narrative of 'Teacher's Pet Maggie'. The story does not address racial issues or include discussions about race.

  • Does Teacher's Pet Maggie have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the narrative of 'Teacher's Pet Maggie'. The content is aimed at a younger audience and does not include strong language.

  • Does Teacher's Pet Maggie have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the narrative of 'Teacher's Pet Maggie'. The book does not address environmental issues or climate change.

  • Does Teacher's Pet Maggie have sexual identity?

    Author is known for writing about sexual content, relationships, or abuse themes. No sexual content detected in the narrative of 'Teacher's Pet Maggie'. The book is focused on the adventures of a teacher and his dog, with no mention of sexual themes.

  • Does Teacher's Pet Maggie have gender roles?

    No gender roles detected in the narrative of 'Teacher's Pet Maggie'. The story centers on a teacher and his dog without exploring traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Teacher's Pet Maggie have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the narrative of 'Teacher's Pet Maggie'. The book focuses on a new teacher and his adventures with his dog, with no mention of LGBTQ+ characters or themes.