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Teens · Ages 13–15

Bear and Chook

by Lisa Shanahan

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2003

This story follows the friendship between a young girl named Chook and a bear, exploring themes of belonging and finding one's place.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril involving animals may occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present in this story.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present in the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular and focuses on human relationships.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No Christians are portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Chook shows quiet resilience in her circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship60

The deep bond between Chook and the bear is central.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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