SuitabookRiley Carson and the Cherokee caves
Megan Wargula
- Reading
- If the dog’s death feels upsetting, pause to acknowledge Riley’s feelings before discussing the mystery. Later, explore how the friends’ choices relate to responsibility, courage and concern for animals.
- Themes
- Grief and change: Riley loses her beloved dog just days before beginning middle school, and the death affects her deeply. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Animal welfare and responsibility: Riley and her friends investigate mistreatment of dogs in their town and try to prevent another dog being hurt. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Friendship and adventure: Riley, Finn and Eve navigate middle school together while pursuing a troubling mystery involving dogs, paranormal activity and Cherokee-gold legends. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- Be ready for emotionally difficult material involving a beloved dog’s death and the possibility of further harm to dogs. Paranormal activity may also bring suspense or unease.