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Children · Ages 10–14

Colly's barn

by Michael Morpurgo

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1991

A young boy named Colly experiences life on a farm and the changing seasons with his family.

Concern Level

3/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore5

Mild peril involving farm animals occurs.

Profanity / Language0

The text contains no profanity.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book does not promote non-Christian worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Colly shows courage in facing farm challenges.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship20

Family bonds and affection are evident.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.

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