The Stray
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
A lonely stray dog named Pip finds a new home and learns about love and belonging with a kind family.
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 Pip's story.
Mild challenges and separation anxiety for Pip occur.
Profanity is absent from this heartwarming tale.
No blasphemous language appears in this book.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
Suicide or self-harm is not addressed here.
This book does not contain any scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this animal story.
The worldview emphasizes kindness and compassion.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePip shows resilience in his search for a home.
Explicit Christian faith is not a focus of this book.
Love and devotion between Pip and his family are central.
Lessons on empathy and second chances are present.
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