Down at the docks
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
A young boy named Richard navigates the challenges of growing up in a rough dockside neighborhood, learning about life and responsibility.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild peril and conflict occur in the dockside setting.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The dockside environment has some gritty and potentially unsettling elements.
The story does not feature any occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on everyday life and moral choices.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceRichard shows courage facing difficult situations and bullies.
Faith is not a central theme, but moral lessons are learned.
Richard shows loyalty and care for his friends and family.
Lessons about fairness and doing the right thing are present.
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