Drop Dead, Mad Dog Fred
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
A young boy named Fred is sent to a strict boarding school where he encounters a tyrannical headmaster.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Some mild physical comedy and roughhousing occur.
Some mild to moderate profanity is used.
Mild blasphemy may be present in dialogue.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
The headmaster can be intimidating.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceFred shows some defiance and wit.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and camaraderie are minor themes.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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