The housekeeper's dog
by Jerry Smath
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1980
A young boy named Billy finds a stray dog and cares for it, learning about responsibility and companionship in a simple, heartwarming story.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis book is entirely free of sexual content.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
Profanity is absent from the language used.
No blasphemous content is present in the story.
Substance use is not a theme or element in this book.
The story does not include any themes of suicide or self-harm.
The book is gentle and not intended to be scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are entirely absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in this story.
The book focuses on simple virtues like kindness and responsibility.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows responsibility in caring for the dog.
Christian faith is not a component of the narrative.
The bond between Billy and the dog is a central theme.
Themes of grace or repentance are not explored.
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