Don't Start
by Jules Older
Age rating: Ages 12–14 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1986
A young boy's journey to deliver a message highlights themes of perseverance and resourcefulness.
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.
Mild peril occurs during the boy's journey.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous language is absent from the story.
No substance use is depicted.
The story does not include suicide or self-harm.
The story is not scary.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist demonstrates significant courage and determination.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
A sense of duty and responsibility is shown.
The story implies learning from challenges.
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