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Movie for Dogs

Lois Duncan · 2010

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Movie for Dogs by Lois Duncan. This book is content notes include Strong language; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Good role models.

Book 3 · For DogsSource checked

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsStrong language 1/5
Strongest positivesCreativity & curiosity 4/5 · Good role models 3/5
Series positionBook 3 · For Dogs
Recommendation3.3/5

Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: strong language.

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Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: strong language.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Strong language 1/5
Recommendation 3.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

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Series progression

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  1. Book 1 · Hotel for Dogs
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Death of a character1/5Strong language1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · News for dogs
    Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  3. Book 3 · Movie for Dogs
    Strong language1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

The language is appropriate for young children.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display the confidence to try something new.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The entire premise encourages imaginative play and artistic expression.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Introduces children to the concepts of storytelling and filmmaking.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Cooperation and kindness among the animal and human characters are key.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes creativity, persistence, and the value of friendship.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The characters are resourceful and support each other's creative goals.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. Why do you think the characters used the language they did? Did it change how you saw them?
  3. Which choice in Movie for Dogs would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Movie for Dogs, and what caused that change?
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