Shawn and Keeper
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A boy named Shawn finds a lost dog, Keeper, and they form a strong bond.
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 story.
There is mild peril when Keeper is lost.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous language or themes are absent.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The book contains no scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceShawn shows courage in searching for and caring for Keeper.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The deep love between Shawn and Keeper is central.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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