Bones and the black panther
by Jean Caryl
Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1963
A young boy named Bones investigates the disappearance of a black panther from a zoo.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this book.
Mild peril occurs as Bones searches for the missing panther.
No profanity is present in the text.
The book contains no blasphemous language.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is a gentle mystery, not frightening.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBones shows bravery in pursuing the mystery.
Christian faith is not a focus of this book.
Bones cares about the well-being of the panther.
Themes of grace or repentance are not present.
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