August explains
Age rating: Ages 11–14 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1963
A young boy named August struggles with fitting in and understanding his emotions, finding solace in his imagination and observations.
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 in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The story is not scary for readers.
No occult themes or witchcraft are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story focuses on a child's internal world, not a worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAugust shows quiet courage in navigating his feelings.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
August shows love for his family and his own inner world.
Themes of self-discovery and emotional understanding are present.
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