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Children · Ages 11–13

The dog that called the signals

by Matt Christopher

Age rating: Ages 11–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1982

A boy's dog plays a crucial role in helping his team win a football game by signaling plays.

Concern Level

3/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

8/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore5

Mild, non-graphic descriptions of football play occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters in the story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are included.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain any scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical themes are absent from this narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is secular and focused on sports and animals.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively as they are not present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

The boy shows some courage in trusting his dog's abilities.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme or element in this book.

Love & Friendship40

The strong bond between the boy and his dog is central.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and mercy are not central to the plot.

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