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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Happy as Larry

by Scot Gardner

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A teenage boy in Australia grapples with family issues, friendships, and his own identity.

Concern Level

18/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic interest and some suggestive dialogue may occur.

Violence / Gore20

Some instances of conflict and roughhousing are described.

Profanity / Language15

Occasional mild language and slang are used.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted among the characters.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is realistic and lacks scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular and focuses on personal experiences.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters face challenges with a degree of resilience.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Friendships and family relationships are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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