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Children · Ages 10–14

Dear Max

by Sally Grindley

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

A collection of letters written by a young boy named Max to his older brother, detailing his experiences and thoughts.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the letters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The book does not address suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

There are no scary or horror elements present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are not included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ representation is found in the text.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story presents a straightforward, everyday worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Max shows some resilience in dealing with his circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship60

The letters express deep brotherly love and affection.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not central.

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