Dear Hound
by Jill Murphy
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
A young girl's beloved dog goes missing, leading her on a heartwarming adventure to find him.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo romantic or sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is included in the story.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is lighthearted and contains no scary elements.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the plot.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The worldview is simple and focused on childhood experiences.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows determination in her search for her dog.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The deep love and bond between a girl and her dog is central.
Themes of grace and repentance are not central to the plot.
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