Is That a Dead Dog in Your Locker?
Age rating: Ages 11–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A middle schooler investigates a bizarre mystery involving a dead dog and a school prank.
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 this middle grade novel.
The dead dog is a central, albeit unusual, plot point.
No profanity is used by the young characters.
No blasphemy is present in this school-themed story.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The premise of a dead dog might be unsettling for some.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story.
The story focuses on typical middle school concerns.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows determination in solving the mystery.
Christian faith elements are absent from this book.
Friendship and loyalty are explored among the characters.
Themes of grace and repentance are not present.
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