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Young Adults · Ages 15+

Dosh

by Robert Swindells

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2000

A young boy named Dosh navigates the harsh realities of poverty and homelessness, seeking survival and a better future.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Implied or brief mentions of difficult circumstances may occur.

Violence / Gore20

Depictions of hardship and conflict are present.

Profanity / Language30

Profanity is used to reflect the harsh environment.

Blasphemy5

Occasional mild blasphemy might be present.

Substance Use10

Themes of desperation and hardship are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of despair and difficult situations are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

The gritty realism can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present or affirmed.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story focuses on social issues rather than a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Dosh shows resilience and courage in his struggle.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are not central to the narrative.

Love & Friendship0

Themes of survival and hope are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of empathy and the impact of social conditions are present.

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