The dog that called the pitch
Age rating: Ages 9–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A boy named Billy finds a stray dog that helps him connect with his father and discover a love for baseball.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo romantic or sexual content is present.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is present.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story does not contain any scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present or affirmed.
The story focuses on themes of connection and perseverance.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows initiative in caring for the dog.
Faith is not a significant element in the narrative.
Strong themes of love for a pet and family bonding are present.
Learning to trust and build relationships is explored.
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