A pickpocket's tale
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A young orphan named Finn navigates the streets of London, using his skills as a pickpocket to survive.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild references to the harsh realities of poverty and survival.
There are depictions of street brawls and harsh living conditions.
Some coarse language is used by characters in rough environments.
No blasphemous language is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
Suicide or self-harm is not a theme in this book.
The story is not scary or frightening.
Occult themes or witchcraft are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured in this book.
The story focuses on survival and social issues, not a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not mentioned or portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceFinn displays resilience and courage in difficult circumstances.
Christian faith is not a central element of the story.
Some bonds of camaraderie form between street youths.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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