Good-bye Arnold!
by P. K. Roche
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
Arnold, a young boy, struggles with saying goodbye to his pet hamster, leading to a story about loss and moving on.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis book contains no sexual content.
There is no violence depicted in Arnold's story.
Profanity is absent from this gentle story.
Blasphemy is not a theme in this book about feelings.
Substance use is not present in the narrative.
No characters contemplate or engage in self-harm.
The story is not scary or frightening for young readers.
The story does not involve occult or magical elements.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The book focuses on processing emotions, not a specific worldview.
There are no portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceArnold shows courage in facing his sadness.
Christian faith is not a component of this story.
Arnold's love for his hamster is a central theme.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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