Do bananas chew gum?
by Jamie Gilson
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1980
A young girl named Betsy tries to figure out why her teacher, Mrs. Gable, is so unhappy.
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 book.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is featured in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are included.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBetsy shows courage in trying to help her teacher.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
Betsy shows care for her teacher's well-being.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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