Attaboy, Sam! (Sam)
by Lois Lowry
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
Sam, a young boy, navigates the challenges of family life, school, and his own developing personality.
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 the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy occurs in the narrative.
No substance abuse is a theme.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSam shows bravery in everyday situations.
Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Sam experiences love within his family.
Some instances of learning and growing are shown.
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