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Stray cover
Teens · Ages 13–16

Stray

by Elissa Sussman

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

A teenage girl discovers she can communicate with animals and becomes involved in a mystery at a zoo.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

20/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Minor peril or tense situations may occur at the zoo.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not intended to be scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The protagonist shows bravery in solving the zoo mystery.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and familial love are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of empathy and understanding animals are explored.

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