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How I survived bullies, broccoli and Snake Hill cover
Teens · Ages 12–16

How I survived bullies, broccoli and Snake Hill

by James Patterson

Age rating: Ages 12–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

Rafe Katter navigates middle school, dealing with bullies, his strict grandfather, and a school art project.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

There are mild references to crushes and dating, but nothing explicit.

Violence / Gore20

Bullying is a significant theme, with some physical altercations described.

Profanity / Language30

Some mild profanity and slang are used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present in the book.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is humorous and relatable, not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Rafe shows courage in standing up to bullies and pursuing his art.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of this narrative.

Love & Friendship30

There are moments of familial affection and friendship.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Forgiveness is touched upon, but not central.

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