Stray
by Monica Hesse
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
A teenage girl named Molly finds a stray dog and forms a deep bond with it, leading her to confront her own feelings of abandonment.
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 the narrative.
Some emotional distress is depicted, but not graphic violence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
The story does not involve occult themes or witchcraft.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative focuses on personal relationships and emotional growth.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMolly shows courage in dealing with her emotions.
Christian faith is not a central theme or focus.
The bond between Molly and the dog is a central theme of love.
Themes of grace and mercy are not prominent.
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