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Children · Ages 8–11

Dogs in the dead of night

by Mary Pope Osborne

Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

Siblings Jack and Annie travel back in time to ancient Egypt to find a lost scroll and help a pharaoh.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril occurs during their adventures in Egypt.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some ancient Egyptian settings might be slightly eerie.

Occult & Witchcraft10

Ancient Egyptian beliefs are depicted factually.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is secular, focusing on historical and magical elements.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Jack and Annie show bravery in facing unknown situations.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Sibling support is a minor theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or mercy are central.

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