Along came Eric
by Gus Clarke
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young boy named Eric discovers a magical creature named Eric who helps him overcome his shyness and find his voice.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present.
No violence is depicted.
No profanity is present.
No blasphemy is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary elements are present.
A magical creature is a central element.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is not explicitly non-Christian.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEric gains confidence and courage.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
The friendship between Eric and the creature is key.
Themes of self-acceptance and finding one's voice are present.
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