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Smartypants Sheltie cover
Teens · Ages 13–15

Smartypants Sheltie

by Tui T. Sutherland

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A young girl named Maya trains her intelligent Sheltie, Smarty, for a dog agility competition, facing challenges.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

6/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this dog training story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present in the book.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes or witchcraft are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice15

Maya shows determination and perseverance in training Smarty.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

The strong bond and love between Maya and Smarty are evident.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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