Harry and Hope
by Sarah Lean
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
Harry, a boy with autism, finds solace and friendship with a stray dog named Hope in this story about connection and overcoming loneliness.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Some mild emotional distress is present for Harry.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The worldview presented is secular and focuses on human connection.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHarry shows courage in facing his anxieties.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Harry's developing bond with Hope shows selfless affection.
Themes of understanding and acceptance are present.
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