A Friend for Sam
by Mary Labatt
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
Sam the dog gets lost and tries to find his way home, encountering various animals and situations along the way.
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.
No violence is depicted in Sam's journey home.
No profanity is used by the characters or narrator.
No blasphemous language or themes appear in the story.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening for young readers.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSam shows courage in facing his journey alone.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Sam's desire to return to his family shows love.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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