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Children · Ages 8–12

I wish my brother was a dog

by Carol Diggory Shields

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1997

A girl wishes her annoying brother would turn into a dog, and her wish comes true.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

4/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing5

The transformation might be slightly startling for some readers.

Occult & Witchcraft10

The story involves a magical wish, bordering on the supernatural.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

The protagonist shows courage in dealing with the situation.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship15

The sister learns to love her brother despite his flaws.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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