Match-box Phil
by Phoebe Allen
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1890
Match-box Phil is a story about a young boy who finds himself in challenging circumstances and learns to overcome them.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in Match-box Phil's story.
Some mild peril and hardship are experienced by Phil.
Profanity is absent from the narrative of Phil's life.
Blasphemous language or themes are not included in the book.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted in the narrative.
Some situations may be mildly concerning for very sensitive readers.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the book.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this historical story.
The narrative does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePhil displays resilience and courage in difficult situations.
Christian principles are implied through moral lessons learned.
Some instances of kindness and support are shown.
The story emphasizes perseverance and learning from mistakes.
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