Bub or the Very Best Thing
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
Bub, a young boy, struggles with his identity and seeks the 'very best thing' to make him happy.
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 this story.
The narrative does not contain any violence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous language or themes are absent.
No substance abuse is depicted.
Suicide or self-harm is not a theme.
The story is not scary or frightening.
Magical elements are present in the fantasy setting.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The book explores philosophical ideas outside a Christian framework.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBub shows courage in his search for happiness.
Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Bub seeks connection and belonging.
Self-discovery is a theme, not grace or repentance.
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