Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book — 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
An Instant NEW YORK TIMES and Indie Bestseller!
The not-to-be-missed companion to Dogtown, full of friendship and adventure!
Mouse lives in Dogtown, a shelter for real dogs and robot dogs, where the kibble is plentiful, and the rafters hide a secret community of mice. His unlikely best friend is Buster, a big-hearted real dog who attracts trouble like a burr to fur.
Determined to help Buster find his forever home, even if means losing his best pal, Mouse embarks on a bold quest with three of Dogtown’s “unadoptables”: Buster, Stewie--a huge, lovable dog whose ex-owner said he was mean, and Smokey--a robot dog hardwired with a smoke alarm he can’t control.
But Mouse is just a mouse, and the world is big and complicated. How’s a little guy supposed to find homes for the dogs he loves?
Frequently asked questions
Is Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes themes of danger for the dogs in the shelter, such as the risk of being euthanized if not adopted quickly. Additionally, there is mention of a character losing a leg due to an abusive situation, which indicates a level of violence present in the story. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The themes of danger related to the dogs' fate are presented in a way that is appropriate for children and does not induce fear.
Does Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book have violence?
The narrative includes themes of danger for the dogs in the shelter, such as the risk of being euthanized if not adopted quickly. Additionally, there is mention of a character losing a leg due to an abusive situation, which indicates a level of violence present in the story.
Does Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The themes of danger related to the dogs' fate are presented in a way that is appropriate for children and does not induce fear.
Does Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference general themes and reviews but do not indicate any specific religious practices or beliefs in the narrative.
Does Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme in the book. The search results mention diverse characters but do not indicate that race plays a significant role in the story's plot or themes.
Does Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any use of strong language or inappropriate terms.
Does Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any environmental messages or activism related to climate issues.
Does Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book have sexual identity?
No sexual content is mentioned in the book. The search results indicate that the story is appropriate for children and does not include any sexual themes.
Does Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. The narrative focuses on friendship and adventure among animals, without addressing gender expectations or stereotypes.
Does Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book. The search results focus on general information about the book and do not provide any evidence of LGBTQ+ content.
