A dog came, too
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
A lonely girl finds an unexpected companion in a stray dog, leading to personal growth.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Mild emotional distress related to the dog's well-being.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult elements are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows quiet courage in caring for the dog.
Christian faith is not a central element of the plot.
The bond between the girl and the dog is a central theme of love.
Some instances of kindness and compassion are shown.
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