How to outrun a crocodile when your shoes are untied
by Jess Keating
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
This book follows a young girl named Lily who is afraid of crocodiles and must overcome her fears to participate in a race.
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 peril related to crocodiles is present.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The fear of crocodiles might be unsettling for very young readers.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is not explicitly non-Christian.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLily shows courage in facing her fears of crocodiles.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and support are present.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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