
A boy called Fish
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1973
A young boy named Fish struggles with his identity and experiences in a challenging environment, seeking understanding and acceptance.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic tension and discussions may occur.
Some scenes depict bullying and conflict.
Occasional mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemous content is included.
Themes of despair and hopelessness are touched upon.
Brief mentions of self-harm ideation may appear.
The story is not scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story reflects a secular perspective on challenges.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceFish shows resilience in facing difficult circumstances.
Christian faith elements are not present in this book.
Fish seeks connection and understanding from others.
The story does not focus on grace or repentance.
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