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Stay Keeper's Story — Content Guide for Parents

By Lois LowryRandom House Children's Books1999-03-09ISBN 9780440415244128 pages
Stay Keeper's Story

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

This is the story of a dog who tells his own tale. As a pup he is separated from his mother and siblings. This unusual dog learns about living on the dangerous streets and even makes up poetry. He finds human friends, has the chance to win fame and fortune, and is given the name Keeper. Through it all Keeper can’t forget his long lost-little sister. If only they could be together again, life would be perfect. But an old enemy is watching and waiting to make his move.
 
“Throughout this lighthearted saga of the narrator’s ‘dog days,’ the author proves she is as well versed in animal behavior as in human sensibilities.”—Publishers Weekly

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Stay Keeper's Story appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book features a character named Scar who is described as a brutal rival, indicating potential conflict and danger in Keeper's journey. However, specific instances of violence are not detailed in the search results. The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While Keeper faces challenges, the narrative is described as whimsical and humorous, suggesting it is suitable for children without inducing fear.

  • Does Stay Keeper's Story have violence?

    The book features a character named Scar who is described as a brutal rival, indicating potential conflict and danger in Keeper's journey. However, specific instances of violence are not detailed in the search results.

  • Does Stay Keeper's Story have scary content?

    The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While Keeper faces challenges, the narrative is described as whimsical and humorous, suggesting it is suitable for children without inducing fear.

  • Does Stay Keeper's Story have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. While Lois Lowry's background includes being raised Protestant, this information does not pertain to the book's narrative.

  • Does Stay Keeper's Story have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit racial themes or discussions in 'Stay! Keeper's Story'. The narrative focuses on the adventures of a dog and does not center around race as a theme.

  • Does Stay Keeper's Story have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the book. The search results do not provide any evidence of strong language or inappropriate words within the text.

  • Does Stay Keeper's Story have climate change?

    There are no climate themes or discussions in 'Stay! Keeper's Story'. The search results do not indicate any environmental messages or activism within the narrative.

  • Does Stay Keeper's Story have sexual identity?

    There are no references to sexual content in 'Stay! Keeper's Story'. The search results do not indicate any sexual themes or situations in the narrative.

  • Does Stay Keeper's Story have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative is centered on the experiences of a dog and does not engage with themes of gender expectations or roles.

  • Does Stay Keeper's Story have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book 'Stay! Keeper's Story' by Lois Lowry. The search results do not provide any evidence of LGBTQ+ content within the narrative.