Doctor Doolittle's circus
by Hugh Lofting
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1924
Doctor Dolittle travels with his animal companions to a circus and encounters new challenges.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril and conflict occur within the circus setting.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed in the narrative.
Some situations might be slightly tense for younger readers.
No occult themes or witchcraft are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDoctor Dolittle shows courage in facing circus challenges.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
Doctor Dolittle's love for animals is a central theme.
The story shows kindness and understanding between characters.
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