How to survive middle school (without getting your head flushed), deal with an ex-best friend, um, girls, and a heart-breaking hamster
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
Seventh grader David struggles with friendships, family, and his pet hamster's health during middle school.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in David's middle school experiences.
No profanity is used by the characters in this story.
No blasphemous language or themes appear in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The story does not contain any scary or horror elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured in this book.
The book focuses on everyday teen issues, not worldviews.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDavid shows courage navigating middle school challenges.
Faith is not a central theme in David's story.
David experiences friendship and family love.
The story focuses on personal growth, not grace or repentance.
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