Sam the garbage hound
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
Sam, a stray dog, finds a new home and helps solve a neighborhood mystery.
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 the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The story is not intended to be scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSam shows loyalty and helpfulness.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Themes of loyalty and finding a home are central.
Themes of grace and mercy are absent.
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