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Children · Ages 8–10

Bones and the clown mix-up mystery

by David A. Adler

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A young boy named Bones and his dog, Nap, investigate a mystery involving a clown and a missing item.

Concern Level

3/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

6/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore0

There is no violence depicted in the book.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is completely absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the story.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing5

A clown character might be mildly unsettling for some.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on solving a mystery.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Bones shows determination in solving the mystery.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship15

The bond between Bones and his dog is evident.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are present.

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