Cricket in Times Square
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1960
A cricket named Chester arrives in New York City and befriends a young boy, experiencing the wonders and challenges of urban life.
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 in the book.
Blasphemous language or themes are absent from the plot.
Substance use is not a theme explored here.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story is lighthearted and not scary.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.
The story focuses on friendship and everyday life.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceChester adapts to new and challenging environments.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The friendship between Chester and Mario is central.
Themes of belonging and finding one's place are explored.
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