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Teens · Ages 13–15

Skinny Brown Dog

by Kimberly Willis Holt

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

A young girl named Andi navigates the complexities of family, friendship, and her own identity during a summer in the South.

Concern Level

3/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore5

Mild conflict and arguments occur between characters.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain any scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on personal growth, not a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice15

Andi shows some bravery in expressing her feelings.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship25

Andi learns about familial love and friendship.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Characters show some empathy towards each other.

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