A boating accident mentions blood in the water and creates tension and suspense, but there's a safe resolution. Giving up custody of a child is an important part of the story. A same-sex romance between adults is a major plot element, but nothing specifically sexual is mentioned. Avery's a good model for careful consideration and overcoming fears and dealing with anxiety.

Bett is smart and proactive, and she and her family provide positive representations of African Americans. The two 12-year-old main characters are good role models in different ways. Discussing the way the main characters start exchanging emails would provide an opportunity to talk to your kids about online communication with strangers. It'll appeal to reluctant readers, thanks to the short, breezy way the story is told by email and letter exchanges. Parents need to know that To Night Owl From Dogfish, by Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer, is a sweet tale of two girls who become best friends online. In the novel To Night Owl from Dogfish, why doesn't Bett remember Phillip (her other dad)? He died when she was little In the novel To Night Owl from Dogfish, what type of allergy does Bett's father have? Peanut In the novel To Night Owl from Dogfish, what is Bett's father's name? Douglas Marlow Devlin In the novel To Night Owl from Dogfish, what is the name of Avery's couch? Marshmallow Fluff In the novel To Night Owl from Dogfish, where was Bett's surrogate Mom from? Brazil In the novel To Night Owl from Dogfish, who are Bett's dogs? Junie and Raisin In the novel To Night Owl from Dogfish, what type of building do Bett and her father live in? A church In the novel To Night Owl from Dogfish, who surfs at the pier (Bett likes him)? Robbie Lambert In the novel To Night Owl from Dogfish, what kind of animal would Bett like to be? Dogfish In the novel To Night Owl from Dogfish, what does Bett like to do at the beach? Surf In the novel To Night Owl from Dogfish, what do Avery and Bett say they won't do at CIGI? Talk to each other In the novel To Night Owl from Dogfish, where are Avery and Bett's dads going while they are at camp? China (to ride motorcycles) In the novel To Night Owl from Dogfish, what animal does Bett pick to work with at CIGI? Pigs In the novel To Night Owl from Dogfish, who are Bett's pigs at CIGI? Wilbur and Minnie In the novel To Night Owl from Dogfish, who is Avery and Bett's counselor at CIGI? Rachel In the novel To Night Owl from Dogfish, who is Avery's chicken at CIGI? J.K.A few tech and other random products mentioned.

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