The wicked stepdog
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
A young girl named Brenda investigates the mysterious disappearance of her neighbor's dog, Barnaby.
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 this story.
Mild peril is involved in the search for the dog.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
No blasphemy is found in this book.
This book does not address suicide or self-harm.
Mental health is not a focus of the plot.
Some suspense exists regarding the dog's whereabouts.
Occult themes are not present in this mystery.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this book.
The worldview is secular and focused on problem-solving.
There is no mention of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBrenda shows determination in solving the mystery.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Brenda's concern for the lost dog shows care.
Themes of grace or repentance are not present.
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