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Violence
Barely any
A dog is abused in one incarnation; dogs die repeatedly as the narrator reincarnates
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
The dogs' repeated deaths may be emotionally difficult for animal lovers
What this book is about
A dog named Bailey is reborn multiple times throughout the 20th century, always finding his way back to his original boy Ethan through different dogs and different lives. W. Bruce Cameron's novel is warm, funny, and profoundly moving — with each canine incarnation bringing a fresh perspective on human life and love.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Dogs die repeatedly as the central element of the reincarnation narrative
One dog is abused
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