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Barb and Dingbat's Crybaby Hotline cover
Teens · Ages 13–16

Barb and Dingbat's Crybaby Hotline

by Patrick Jennings

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

Barb and her friend Dingbat start a hotline to help their classmates deal with emotional problems, leading to humorous situations.

Concern Level

4/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content5

Mild discussions of crushes and awkward social interactions occur.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language5

Very mild, infrequent profanity might be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are included.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is lighthearted and not frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are absent from the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular, focusing on peer support.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Barb and Dingbat show courage in helping others.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and empathy are central to the story.

Forgiveness & Redemption15

The characters learn to listen and offer support.

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