A thief in the village, and other stories
by Berry, James
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1988
This collection of short stories explores themes of childhood, family, and growing up in various settings.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in these stories.
Some mild peril and conflict occur between characters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The stories are not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The stories present relatable, everyday worldviews.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show bravery in difficult situations.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Family bonds and friendships show care.
Some stories touch on understanding and forgiveness.
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