Hiding Phil
by Eric Barclay
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
Phil, a young boy, struggles with anxiety and finding his place, eventually learning to manage his fears.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There is no violence depicted.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
The story addresses anxiety and its impact on a child.
The book is not scary.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on emotional well-being and coping.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePhil shows courage in confronting his anxieties.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Supportive family relationships are shown.
The narrative does not focus on grace or repentance.
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