Hi, Jock, run around the block
by Joan Kahn
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1978
A young boy named Jock navigates his neighborhood and daily life, encountering various situations and people.
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.
Mild, non-graphic scuffles might occur between children.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are featured.
The story does not contain any frightening elements.
Occult or magical themes are absent from the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview presented is neutral and not overtly non-Christian.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJock shows small acts of bravery in everyday situations.
Faith is not a central theme or explicitly mentioned.
Jock experiences simple, familial love and friendship.
Themes of grace and mercy are not prominent.
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