What the dog said
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
What the Dog Said tells the story of a young girl who finds solace and understanding through her connection with a dog.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe book contains no sexual content.
No violence is depicted in the story.
There is no profanity in the text.
Blasphemy is absent from the narrative.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
The story does not include suicide or self-harm.
No horror or scary elements are present.
The book does not feature occult or witchcraft themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview presented is not explicitly non-Christian.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows some quiet resilience.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Strong love between the girl and her dog is central.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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