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Children · Ages 8–12

Mad Grandad and the Kleptoes

by Oisin McGann

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

A young boy named Finn tries to help his kleptomaniac grandad avoid trouble with the law.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Minor shoplifting and a brief chase scene occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Finn shows courage in helping his grandad.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Finn's love for his grandad is evident.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

There are minor themes of understanding and forgiveness.

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