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Children · Ages 8–10

This dog Bruce

by Frances Watts

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

A young boy named Bruce discovers the joys and challenges of owning a dog.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

Sexual content is absent from this book.

Violence / Gore0

Violence is not depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the narrative.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is not included in this book.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not a theme.

Scary / Disturbing0

This book contains no scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

A non-Christian worldview is not promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Bruce shows some courage in training his dog.

Faith & Hope0

True Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship30

The bond between Bruce and his dog is a central theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Learning and patience are shown in the dog training.

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