Scruffy
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
A stray dog named Scruffy navigates the challenges of survival on the streets and seeks a loving home.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Scruffy faces harsh realities of street life and occasional threats.
No profanity is present in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is depicted in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in this book.
Some moments of peril and danger for Scruffy exist.
No occult themes are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted in this book.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceScruffy shows courage in facing difficult circumstances.
No true Christian faith elements are present.
Scruffy yearns for and eventually finds love and belonging.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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