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Bring Back Barkely cover
Children · Ages 8–12

Bring Back Barkely

by Marilyn D. Anderson

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1998

A young girl named Barkley is lost and her owner, Sarah, is determined to find her. This is a story about the bond between a girl and her dog.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

0/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening for young readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice0

No sacrificial courage is a central theme.

Faith & Hope0

True Christian faith is not a focus of the plot.

Love & Friendship0

Self-giving love is not a primary theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace, mercy, and repentance are not explored.

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