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Children · Ages 10–14

General Butterfingers

by John Reynolds Gardiner

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1986

A young boy named General Butterfingers struggles with his clumsiness and his desire to be a hero.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Some slapstick and mild peril occur due to clumsiness.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is humorous, not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story does not involve occult themes.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

General Butterfingers shows courage in trying to overcome challenges.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and support are shown between characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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