What Comes Next — Content Guide for Parents
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Religion
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Twelve-year-old Thea and her family are moving to a new town for a fresh start--her parents' bright idea. To Thea, it feels like running away. She lost her best friend, Charlie, in a tragic accident, and in the painful aftermath, she has gone mute. Her two younger sisters, however, are excited about moving, especially after their dad promises that the family will get a rescue puppy. This doesn't change Thea's mind, though, until Jack-Jack bounds into her life and makes it clear that he is no ordinary dog. As she bonds with Jack-Jack, and as the dog's mischievous ways steer her toward someone she can confide in, Thea opens up to the possibility of new friendships and forgiveness, and comes to believe in what cannot be fully explained.
Frequently asked questions
Is What Comes Next appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Thea sees her best friend die in a car accident and has trauma-related nightmares afterward, and near the end a dog appears to be in danger while saving a boy.
Does What Comes Next have violence?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does What Comes Next have scary content?
Found (Supporting): Thea sees her best friend die in a car accident and has trauma-related nightmares afterward, and near the end a dog appears to be in danger while saving a boy.
Does What Comes Next have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does What Comes Next have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does What Comes Next have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does What Comes Next have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does What Comes Next have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does What Comes Next have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does What Comes Next have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
