A Greyhound of a Girl
by Roddy Doyle
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
A young girl named Alice travels to Ireland to visit her grandmother and experiences a magical journey with her friends.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.
Some fantastical elements might be slightly unsettling for very young readers.
The story involves magical elements and a journey to the 'other side'.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The magical elements are central to the narrative.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAlice shows curiosity and bravery on her adventure.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The bond between Alice and her grandmother is loving.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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