Strays Like Us
by Richard Peck
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A lonely teenager finds solace and friendship with a group of stray animals and a kind librarian.
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 story.
No violence occurs within the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
No scary or horror elements are included.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo themes of sacrificial courage are present.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Love and compassion for animals are central.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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