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Children · Ages 8–12

Silly dog

by Heather Quinlan

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2003

A young girl named Sarah finds a stray dog and tries to keep it a secret from her parents.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is featured in the plot.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No Christians or God are portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Sarah shows some courage in hiding the dog.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a significant theme in this book.

Love & Friendship40

Sarah shows love for the stray dog.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of grace and mercy are not prominent.

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