Forever Ripley — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Ripley has been trained to protect ever since she was a pup. As a German Shepherd Dog, she helped protect the wildlife refuge with Max, the best man Ripley has ever known. But that was before the accident. Before the pain of Max leaving. And before his last words: “Take care of the girls, Ripley.”
Ripley adores her girls, especially Charlie, more than anything, even peanut butter. But Ripley has been feeling the aches and pains that come with old age, and she knows her seasons are ending. Dogs do not have forever.
When the veterinarian confirms Ripley’s days are numbered, Charlie creates a bucket list to celebrate Ripley’s life, with ice cream in Nags Head, fried chicken from the Golden Skillet, and sandpiper chasing at the beach. In carrying out the bucket list, Ripley learns that though she can’t continue to protect her flock, she can love them into independence so Charlie can take care of herself, even in the face of bullies and trespassers who are threatening the wildlife refuge. And if Ripley can keep her promise, she just might be ready to leave her second great love, Charlie, to return to her first, Max.
Forever Ripley teaches important lessons about love, grief, growing into independence, and the peace that comes from having lived a flawed but loved-filled life.
Frequently asked questions
Is Forever Ripley appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Ripley the dog returns to duty to protect her family from dangerous poachers and bullies who threaten the wildlife refuge; no attack is described in the sources. Poachers who threaten the family and the refuge create some danger, alongside the sad story of a dog nearing death.
Does Forever Ripley have violence?
Found (Brief): Ripley the dog returns to duty to protect her family from dangerous poachers and bullies who threaten the wildlife refuge; no attack is described in the sources.
Does Forever Ripley have scary content?
Found (Brief): Poachers who threaten the family and the refuge create some danger, alongside the sad story of a dog nearing death.
Does Forever Ripley have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Forever Ripley have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Forever Ripley have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Forever Ripley have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Forever Ripley have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Forever Ripley have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Forever Ripley have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
