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Is That a Sick Cat in Your Backpack? cover
Teens · Ages 13–15

Is That a Sick Cat in Your Backpack?

by Todd Strasser

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

A group of middle schoolers tries to figure out why their teacher's cat is sick. They suspect foul play and investigate the school.

Concern Level

3/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore5

Mild conflict and accusations occur between students.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are included.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story presents a neutral worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Students show some determination in solving the mystery.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship and teamwork are demonstrated by the students.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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