Could be worse!
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1977
A young boy named James navigates a series of humorous and slightly absurd situations with his family and friends.
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 the story.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
No scary elements are present.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is not explicitly non-Christian.
No negative portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMild bravery in facing everyday situations is shown.
Faith is not a theme in this book.
Family love and friendship are depicted.
Humor and lightheartedness are central.
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