Oh Heavenly Dog
by Joe Camp
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1980
A dog named Barnaby dies and is reincarnated as a human boy, Benjie, to help his former owner's family.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril occurs when Benjie is in danger.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not intended to be scary.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBenjie shows courage in protecting his new family.
Faith is implied through divine intervention and guidance.
Benjie's love for his former owner's family is central.
Forgiveness is shown when Benjie helps the family heal.
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