Bow Wow
by Judy Reinen
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A young girl named Sarah adopts a stray dog that brings unexpected joy and challenges into her life.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in caring for the stray dog.
Faith is not a central theme, but kindness is shown.
Love for an animal is a significant theme.
Forgiveness is shown when Sarah's parents allow the dog.
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