Kook
by Chris Vick
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2016
Kook is a novel about a teenage boy named Kook who is sent to live with his estranged father in a remote coastal town after his mother's death.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are mild references to teenage relationships and attraction.
The story includes some scenes of conflict and physical altercations.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous content is included.
There are mentions of underage drinking.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present.
Some atmospheric descriptions might be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The book explores themes of alienation and finding one's place.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKook demonstrates courage in adapting to a new life and facing challenges.
Christian faith is not a significant element in the narrative.
The story explores the complex love between a son and his father.
Themes of reconciliation and finding belonging are present.
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