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Children · Ages 8–12

One-dog canoe

by Mary Casanova

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1999

A young girl named Mary and her dog, Buster, embark on an adventure in a canoe.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril occurs when Mary and Buster are on the water.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not intended to be scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Mary shows some bravery during her canoe trip.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

The bond between Mary and Buster shows love.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or mercy are not central.

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