Mad Grandad and the mutant river
by Oisin McGann
Age rating: Ages 11–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A young boy named Finn encounters a mutant river and must deal with its strange effects.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild peril and strange occurrences are described.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
Themes of suicide or self-harm are absent.
The mutant river might be slightly unsettling.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The mutant river's origin is unexplained.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceFinn shows some bravery in facing the river.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Finn receives some support from his grandad.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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