The Schwa was Here — Content Guide for Parents
By Neal ShustermanPenguinISBN 9780142405772240 pages
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
They say his clothes blend into the background, no matter where he stands. They say a lot of things about the Schwa, but one thing’s for sure: no one ever noticed him. Except me. My name is Antsy Bonano, and I was the one who realized the Schwa was “functionally invisible” and used him to make some big bucks. But I was also the one who caused him more grief than a friend should. So if you all just shut up and listen, I’ll tell you everything there is to know about the Schwa, from how he got his name, to what really happened with his mom. I’ll spill everything. Unless, of course, “the Schwa Effect” wipes him out of my brain before I’m done….
Frequently asked questions
Is The Schwa was Here appropriate for a 7-year-old?
A major character uses the ethnic slur "guinea" for an Italian.
Does The Schwa was Here have violence?
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Does The Schwa was Here have scary content?
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Does The Schwa was Here have religion?
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Does The Schwa was Here have race & culture?
Found (Brief): A major character uses the ethnic slur "guinea" for an Italian.
Does The Schwa was Here have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Schwa was Here have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Schwa was Here have sexual content?
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Does The Schwa was Here have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Schwa was Here have gender & orientation?
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