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Teacher's Pet (Vet Volunteers) — Content Guide for Parents

By Laurie Halse AndersonViking Books for Young Readers2009-04-30ISBN 9780142412527160 pages
Teacher's Pet (Vet Volunteers)

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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's still getting used to middle school. One of her teachers is, too - Mr. Carlson, her new science teacher, is blind, and is working with a guide dog for the first time. Scout is a love of a German shepherd and really wants to do his job, but Maggie can tell that Mr. Carlson's still having a hard time. Maybe she can help. . . .

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Teacher's Pet (Vet Volunteers) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the search results related to 'Teacher's Pet'. The content focuses on middle school students working at a veterinary clinic. No scary content detected in the search results for 'Teacher's Pet'. The narrative is focused on veterinary themes and does not include frightening elements.

  • Does Teacher's Pet (Vet Volunteers) have violence?

    No violence detected in the search results related to 'Teacher's Pet'. The content focuses on middle school students working at a veterinary clinic.

  • Does Teacher's Pet (Vet Volunteers) have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results for 'Teacher's Pet'. The narrative is focused on veterinary themes and does not include frightening elements.

  • Does Teacher's Pet (Vet Volunteers) have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the search results for 'Teacher's Pet'. The narrative does not include religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Teacher's Pet (Vet Volunteers) have racial/cultural content?

    No race or racism themes detected in the search results for 'Teacher's Pet'. The content does not address racial issues or identity politics.

  • Does Teacher's Pet (Vet Volunteers) have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results related to 'Teacher's Pet'. The content is appropriate for a middle school audience.

  • Does Teacher's Pet (Vet Volunteers) have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results for 'Teacher's Pet'. The content does not address environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Teacher's Pet (Vet Volunteers) have sexual identity?

    Author is known for writing about sexual content, relationships, or abuse themes. No sexual content detected in the search results for 'Teacher's Pet'. The narrative is centered around children and their experiences with animals.

  • Does Teacher's Pet (Vet Volunteers) have gender roles?

    No gender roles themes detected in the search results for 'Teacher's Pet'. The narrative focuses on children volunteering at a veterinary clinic without addressing traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Teacher's Pet (Vet Volunteers) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results related to 'Teacher's Pet'. The content primarily focuses on veterinary themes and middle school experiences.