Dodgem
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1981
A group of working-class teenagers in London navigate adolescence, friendships, and the challenges of their environment.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
What is Dokilit?
Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.
Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic interests and discussions occur between teens.
Some instances of street fights and minor altercations occur.
Characters use moderate profanity and coarse language.
Some mild blasphemous exclamations may be present.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm is a theme in the book.
The gritty urban setting might be unsettling for some readers.
No occult or supernatural elements are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the story.
The story reflects the realities of urban working-class life.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show resilience and courage in difficult circumstances.
No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the plot.
Friendships and loyalty are important themes among the characters.
The themes of grace and repentance are not prominent here.
We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.
Comments
Loading comments…