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Children · Ages 10–14

How to steal a dog

by Barbara O'Connor

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

A young girl named Georgina and her brother Lonnie try to find a home for themselves and a dog they find.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild conflict occurs between characters.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on everyday life and family challenges.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Georgina shows determination in caring for her family and the dog.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme in the narrative.

Love & Friendship40

Georgina and Lonnie demonstrate love for each other and the dog.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story touches on themes of responsibility and perseverance.

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