Bernard's Prize
by Dick Cate
Age rating: Ages 11–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
Bernard, a young boy, strives to win a prestigious prize by mastering a difficult skill, facing competition and self-doubt along the way.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
Mild competitive conflict exists between characters.
No profanity is present in the dialogue.
No blasphemous language is used.
There is no depiction of substance abuse.
The book does not feature suicide or self-harm.
The narrative is free of scary elements.
No occult or magical elements are present.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from the story.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBernard displays determination and perseverance in his pursuit.
Christian faith is not a significant element.
Some familial support is shown for Bernard.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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