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Children · Ages 8–11

Cosimo Cat

by Kenneth Oppel

Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1990

A young boy named Cosimo befriends a stray cat and embarks on a series of adventures in his neighborhood, learning about responsibility and companionship.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The story contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore10

Minor challenges and mild peril occur during their adventures.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

There are no themes of suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is lighthearted and not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The narrative does not involve the occult.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on childhood experiences and animal companionship.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No specific religious figures or groups are portrayed.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Cosimo shows some courage in caring for the cat.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central element in this story.

Love & Friendship50

The bond between Cosimo and the cat is a central theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

The story highlights responsibility and the rewards of caring for another.

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