The Unexpected
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A young girl named Sarah finds a lost dog and tries to help it find its way home.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story is free of any sexual content.
Mild tension arises from Sarah's concern for the lost dog.
No profanity is present in the dialogue or narration.
Blasphemous content is absent from this narrative.
No substance use is depicted in the book.
The story does not include themes of suicide or self-harm.
The book is not intended to be scary or suspenseful.
Occult or witchcraft elements are not part of the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative focuses on everyday life and relationships.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in caring for the stray dog.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
Sarah's love for the dog is a central theme.
Kindness and compassion are shown towards the animal.
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