Help wanted
by Gary Soto
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A young Latino teen named Gary struggles with finding a job and dealing with his family's expectations in his California neighborhood.
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 story.
Minor scuffles and arguments occur between characters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The story is grounded in reality, with no scary elements.
The narrative does not involve any occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on everyday life, not promoting other worldviews.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceGary shows some courage in facing his job search challenges.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Family loyalty and concern are shown by Gary's parents.
Some understanding and empathy are shown between characters.
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