Gideon
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
Gideon is a young boy growing up in the rural South during the 1930s. He faces hardship and prejudice as he navigates his childhood.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
Gideon witnesses and experiences racial violence and hardship.
Some mild profanity may be present reflecting the era.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.
The harsh realities of the time can be unsettling.
No occult themes are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The book depicts a non-Christian worldview through societal norms.
Christians are not prominently featured or portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceGideon shows courage in facing difficult circumstances.
Christian faith is not a central theme in Gideon's life.
Gideon experiences familial love and community bonds.
Elements of resilience are present, but not explicit grace/repentance.
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