Down came a spider
by Bob Read
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
A young boy encounters a mysterious spider and learns a valuable lesson about fear.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language appears.
Substance use is not a theme.
The book does not feature suicide or self-harm.
The spider might be perceived as slightly scary by some.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are included.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy shows courage in overcoming his fear of the spider.
No elements of Christian faith are present.
A developing understanding of the spider is shown.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not explored.
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