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Children · Ages 8–12

Lightning Fred (Yellow Bananas)

by Dick King-Smith

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1985

A boy named Fred discovers he has the power to control lightning and uses it to help his village.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and some cartoonish conflict occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in this book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this book.

Substance Use0

No substance use is present in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present in this book.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present in this book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular, with a focus on natural phenomena and personal agency.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Fred shows courage in using his powers for good.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in this book.

Love & Friendship10

Fred's actions demonstrate care for his community.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or mercy are present.

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