A Dog on Barkham Street
by Mary Stolz
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1960
A young boy named Eddie lives with his aunt and uncle and longs for a dog, eventually getting one named King.
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 this book.
Mild descriptions of dog-related scuffles and minor accidents appear.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is realistic and not scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The book focuses on everyday life and relationships.
No characters or groups are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe story does not focus on sacrificial courage.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Eddie's love for his dog King is a central theme.
Themes of grace or repentance are absent.
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