Dog in charge
by K. L. Going
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
A young girl named Maya finds a stray dog and, with the help of her friends, tries to care for it and find its owner.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is gentle and not scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
LGBTQ+ themes are not featured in this book.
The worldview is secular and focuses on kindness.
God and Christians are not mentioned or portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya shows some initiative in caring for the dog.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
Maya's love for the stray dog is central.
Themes of responsibility, kindness, and compassion are explored.
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