Gorilla
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
A young boy's father is away, and he finds solace and adventure through a toy gorilla that comes to life.
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 the book.
The story does not contain any violence.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance abuse is not depicted.
The book does not feature suicide or self-harm.
The gorilla's initial appearance might be slightly imposing.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
LGBTQ+ themes are not explored.
The story is about imagination and connection, not worldview.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy shows resilience in dealing with his father's absence.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The bond between the boy and the gorilla is strong.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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