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Children · Ages 8

Ellie the homesick puppy

by Holly Webb

Age rating: Ages 8 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

Ellie, a puppy, feels homesick and tries to find her way back to her new family.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore5

Ellie faces minor challenges and scares while lost.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes appear.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some moments of mild peril for Ellie might be scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on animal behavior and simple emotions.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Ellie shows determination in her journey home.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship50

Ellie's longing for her family and the family's love for her are central.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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