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Eggs in One Basket

Kathy Mackel (2000)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.73
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

Coming of AgeFriendshipSelf-DiscoveryHumorHeartwarming

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistAlien ProtagonistDuo / Partners

Tropes

Fish out of WaterFound FamilyComing of AgeMentor FigureNon-Western SettingFellowship

Themes

Self-WorthIdentityHeroism Beyond Physical StrengthFriendshipAcceptanceFinding Your Place

Synopsis

With the help of two middle school classmates and a bear-like talking "dog" from the planet Sirius, seventh-grader Scott Schreiber discovers that he can be a hero in other ways than on the football field.

Is Eggs in One Basket appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A gentle middle grade story about a boy discovering his own worth beyond sports, with the help of friends and an alien companion. No concerning content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy the fun alien 'dog' from space and watching Scott prove he can be a hero in his own way.

Tags

Science FictionContemporary FantasySchool StoryAlien Encounter