Barnaby and Mr. Ling
by Allen Morgan
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1981
A young boy named Barnaby befriends an elderly Chinese gentleman, Mr. Ling.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in this gentle story.
No profanity is used in the story.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is shown.
The story is warm and comforting, not scary.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story presents a neutral worldview.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo themes of courage are central.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The friendship between Barnaby and Mr. Ling shows gentle affection.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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