The Ghost of Captain Briggs (SAM: Dog Detective)
by Mary Labatt
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young detective and his dog investigate a mysterious ghost on a boat.
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.
No violence is depicted.
No profanity is present.
No blasphemy is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The ghost may be slightly spooky for very young readers.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayal of Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSam shows bravery in confronting the ghost.
Christian faith is not a focus.
Loyalty between Sam and his dog is evident.
No themes of grace or mercy.
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