Emily finds a dog
by Carla Ward
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
Emily finds a stray dog and tries to keep it, facing challenges from her parents.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this book.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is present in the text.
Blasphemous content is absent from the story.
No substance use is portrayed.
The book does not feature suicide or self-harm.
The story is not scary or horror-themed.
Occult or witchcraft elements are not included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEmily shows some determination in caring for the dog.
Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Love for an animal and family bonds are central.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not present.
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