A winter's tale
by Jenny Dale
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A young girl named Jenny finds a lost puppy during a harsh winter and cares for it.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story is free of any sexual content.
Mild peril exists for the lost puppy in the cold.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The harsh winter conditions create some mild tension.
The story contains no occult elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview is secular and focuses on empathy.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJenny shows courage in caring for the vulnerable puppy.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
Jenny's selfless love for the puppy is central.
Kindness and compassion are shown towards the animal.
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