Lenny Kandell, smart aleck
Age rating: Ages 11–14 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
Lenny Kandell is a witty and sarcastic middle schooler who often gets into trouble with his smart remarks. He navigates school and family life with humor.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe book contains no sexual content.
No violence occurs within the narrative.
Mild, infrequent profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
The story does not include suicide or self-harm.
The book is not scary or frightening.
There are no occult or magical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The worldview is generally secular and focused on humor.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLenny shows some courage in facing consequences for his words.
Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Friendship and family bonds are explored with some affection.
Lenny learns lessons about responsibility and consequences.
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