Dear Mr. Henshaw
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
A young boy named Leigh Botts writes a series of letters to his father, detailing his life, his thoughts, and his struggles with loneliness and fitting in.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is realistic and not scary.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The worldview presented is secular and focused on everyday life.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLeigh shows courage in expressing his feelings in letters.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Leigh longs for connection with his absent father.
Leigh learns to process his emotions and grow.
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