Fat Man
by Maurice Gee
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A young boy named George is bullied by a group of older boys and finds himself in a dangerous situation.
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 the story.
Bullying escalates to physical altercations and threats of serious harm.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes appear in the book.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this novel.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The bullying and threats create moments of intense fear and unease.
Occult or supernatural elements are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on realistic social dynamics, not worldviews.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceGeorge shows courage in facing his bullies and seeking help.
Christian faith is not a theme or element in this book.
Some characters show concern and offer support to George.
Themes of grace and mercy are not explicitly explored.
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