Gilbert's gobstopper
by Mark Haddon
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
Gilbert, a young boy, experiences the world through his unique perspective and a special gobstopper.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story about childhood.
Violence is not depicted in this character-focused narrative.
Profanity is absent from the language used.
No blasphemous content appears in this book.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
This book does not contain any frightening elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The story focuses on individual experience, not a worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceGilbert navigates his world with a degree of self-reliance.
Christian faith is not a theme in this narrative.
The story explores themes of friendship and understanding.
There are subtle lessons about perspective and acceptance.
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