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Children · Ages 8–12

Bad cat, good cat

by Lynne Reid Banks

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

A young girl named India finds a stray cat and tries to convince her family to keep it, facing challenges from her mother and the cat's own wild nature.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

2/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is generally neutral and family-focused.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice0

India shows courage in caring for the stray cat.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a central theme in this story.

Love & Friendship10

India shows love by wanting to care for the cat.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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