Maggot pie
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A dark and gritty story about a boy navigating a dangerous urban environment and its challenges.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome implied or mild sexual situations may be present.
The narrative depicts significant violence and street crime.
Profanity is present and used by characters.
Some mild blasphemous language may occur.
Themes of desperation and potentially substance use may be present.
Themes of despair or difficult circumstances might be touched upon.
The urban setting and its dangers can be unsettling.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview presented is often bleak and survival-focused.
Christians might be portrayed as absent or ineffective in this setting.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show a degree of resilience in harsh conditions.
No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the plot.
Loyalty among friends is a recurring theme.
The story may hint at the possibility of change or escape.
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