Stay!
by Lois Lowry
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A young girl named Anya is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in the countryside during wartime, finding solace in a stray dog.
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.
The backdrop of war implies potential danger and loss.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The wartime setting can be unsettling but not overtly scary.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAnya shows resilience in adapting to difficult circumstances.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Anya's love for the dog is a central theme.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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